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Sensational Brain provides evidence-based continuing education and intervention tools

Who is Sensational Brain for?

Parents, Professionals, Children & Teens

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Sensory Modulation Disorder
Autism
AD or ADHD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Depression

What else does Sensational Brain offer?

Information

Current information and helpful resources

Support

Interact with our on-staff Occupational Therapist

Research

Regular emails and resources with latest research

BrainWorks

Resources and customized Activity Cards for assisting with sensory disorders

Activities By:

Age
Activity Type (Calming/Alerting)
English or Spanish

Features:

Mobile Friendly
Print Custom Cards
Save to your Account

Most of us use sensory strategies without even knowing it.

Drinking coffee when you’re tired
Listening to music to unwind
Jogging to release tension

Some people need a more intentional approach.

BrainWorks sensory diet helps with these needs through activity cards and resources that you can customize for your needs.

Engage in Social Interactions
Focus on learning and education
Sustain attention on tasks better

Continuing Education

Easily earn your Continuining Education Units through convenient webinars.

AOTA-approved webinars on topics relevant to the needs of sensational kids!

Convenient webinars
Nationally renowned speakers
Receive your CEU certificate immediately
Earn AOTA CEUs

Cost-effective CEUs how you need them:

Live Zoom webinars
View-on-demand webinars
Live seminars

I love the BrainWorks sensory diet picture cards. In addition to using the picture cards for our 3 year old to form his daily schedule, I have been using them to develop more language using verbs and action words. These are great for extending his expressive communication and language. I love the website—lots of great information!

-Donna, parent of a sensational kid

The BrainWorks sensory diet I made has been quite effective with a new student who has autism. He has limited verbal expression so the pictures offer more avenues toward the “total communication” we strive for at St. Mary’s School for the Deaf. Thank you for the valuable sensory tools to help children with special sensory needs.

-Diane Rahn, OTR

I attended your conference in April, and became a member of SB that evening! I am printing many of your materials, and have found your information so helpful for parents and teachers. It is so practical, and gets right to the point. I don’t have time to research and find all the strategies I need to try with kids in my school-based practice, so I greatly appreciate that you have already paved the way, and present it in such easy to get your hands on way! I also appreciate the information and resources under your Research area. It is nice to have that available when needed. I am using your information on data collection and sensory strategies to promote starting a Sensory Room at one of my schools. The principal was the one who initiated the idea, and one of my teachers is talking it up, using the information I provided her from Sensational Brain. I was so thankful to have it to give to her, so I “thank you” once again. Your conference was fabulous, and I look forward to more new information and useable forms on your website. Keep up the great work!!!

-Patty Soldner, OTR/L

Based on research

The science behind BrainWorks is based on multiple published resources¹, including our own multi-case study:

PDF: Parent's Perception of Effectiveness of Sensory Diets

Davies, P., Gavin, W.J. (2007). Validating the diagnosis of sensory processing disorders using EEG technology. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(2), 176-189.

Johnston, C. A., Tyler, C., Stansberry, S. A., Palcic, J. L., & Foreyt, J. P. (2009, April). Gum chewing affects academic performance in adolescents. Experimental Biology 2009 Meeting Abstracts, 23(S1), LB 487.

Mahar M. T., Murphy, S. K., Rowe, D. A., Golden, J., Shields, A. T., & Raedeke, T. D. (2006) Effects of a classroom-based program on physical activity and on task behavior. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(12), 2086-2094.

Schilling, D. L., Washington, K., Billingsley, F. F., & Deitz, J. (2003). Classroom seating for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Therapy balls versus chairs. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 57(5), 534-541.

VandenBerg, N. L. (2001). The use of a weighted vest to increase on-task behavior in children with attention difficulties. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 55(6), 621-628.

Free Printable Forms

Sensory Symptoms Checklist
English PDF Espanol PDF
Home Modifications Checklist
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Classroom Accommodations
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Sensory Modulation Disorder
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BrainWorks App InfoSheet
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