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Gwen Wild, MOT, OTR/L, is a seasoned occupational therapist specializing in the treatment of children with sensory processing disorders. Check out her Q&As for responses to real-life situations submitted by therapists and parents. Some of the topics include:

Self-injurious behaviors
Sensory diets, rooms, and equipment
Sensory craving and over-responsiveness
Stimming
Toileting
Weighted garments

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Gwen is happy to provide input on therapy-related or client-specific questions. Please email your questions to celeste@sensationalbrain.com and allow 2–3 weeks for a response.

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Gwen’s Fundamental articles cover basic topics addressed in Gwen’s Q&As, Sensational Brain webinars, and Gwen’s BrainWorks Creator Tool. Scroll to the bottom of the BrainWorks page for an introductory video.

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Q&A: Meltdowns in the Restroom?

Gwen Wild Sep 27, 2018

Question: You spoke at some length during a seminar I took with you in Connecticut about your experience toilet training children with sensory processing issues. I have a fifth-grade student on the autism spectrum ...

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Q&A: Can’t Keep His Shoes On?

Gwen Wild Sep 25, 2018

Question: Can you suggest steps to have a child keep his shoes on? Thanks! Answer: First, we need to figure out if the child removes his/her shoes because of over- or under-responsiveness. I recommend ...

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Q&A: Replacing Oral Seeking Behaviors?

Gwen Wild Sep 25, 2018

Question: I am seeing a 2-year-old boy. He is a seeker for deep pressure and oral sensations and avoids vestibular input. He dislikes haircuts and getting his toenails trimmed but rubs his face on ...

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Q&A: Child with Visual Stimming Behaviors?

Gwen Wild Sep 25, 2018

Question: I am working with an autistic preschool child with visual stimming behaviors. We have worked on establishing relationships with the staff and his one-on-one aide as well as getting him to participate in ...

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Q&A: Middle Child with Emergent Sensory Processing Issues?

Gwen Wild Sep 24, 2018

Question: Hello! I am an OT in a school system setting. I have an interesting situation with a second-grade child. He is the middle child of three boys. Mom says that up until her ...

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Q&A: Who Can Use the Sensory Symptoms Checklist?

Gwen Wild Sep 21, 2018

Question: Could you please tell me which professionals are qualified to administer and interpret the Sensory Symptoms Checklist? Answer: Thank you for your question about our Sensory Symptoms Checklist! Because it is only a checklist, ...

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Q&A: Guidelines for Sensory Rooms?

Gwen Wild Sep 21, 2018

Question: I have participated in several of your webinars and consider you a very good resource for sensory modulation as it impacts on self-regulation. Do you have any recommendations, resources, or guidelines for the ...

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Q&A: Recommendations for Sensory Rooms?

Gwen Wild Aug 13, 2018

Question: I have completed several of your webinars and consider you a very good resource for sensory modulation as it impacts on self-regulation. Do you have any recommendations, resources, or guidelines for the development ...

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Q&A: Can Sensational Brain Benefit Teachers?

Gwen Wild Aug 8, 2018

Question: I used to be a preschool teacher. Recently, I started my own brain enrichment center giving therapy to special needs children in Malaysia. How can Sensational Brain benefit my practice? Answer: Thank you ...

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Q&A: Which Sensory Diets Course: 2- or 6-hour?

Gwen Wild Jul 25, 2018

Question: I completed the Sensory Diets 101 course not too long ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ve also been using the BrainWorks materials to help my clients both in and out of therapy. I ...