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29/06/2025

When I say my body forced the issue. I mean red raw, burning, cracked hands that couldn’t tolerate anything.So I stripped it all back.Not for aesthetics.But to survive.I started reading labels. Making my own deodorant. Swapping out irritants.It was about listening to what my body was screaming.This is what clean living really looks like: trial, error, persistence, and a shelf full of weird ingredients that actually work.If your body’s been sounding the alarm… you’re not imagining it.It’s not “just sensitive.”It’s asking you to change.

23/06/2025

What looks like chaos is actually connection, coordination and calm.
This wasn’t just a pile of cushions. It was an obstacle course, a mountain to climb, a Pokémon rescue mission, and a full-body sensory workout rolled into one.

Sofa cushion play might not be glamorous, but it’s gold for:
💛 Building whole-body strength and coordination
💛 Regulating big emotions
💛 Boosting imagination and confidence
💛 Helping kids come back into their bodies after a busy or dysregulated day

And best of all? It’s free. It’s fun. And it works.

Save this for the next rainy day or meltdown moment and don’t underestimate the humble sofa cushion.

Tag me if you tried it or share your go-to, low-cost ways to support sensory regulation at home!

21/06/2025

Went to the garden centre. Faced the exit toy trap. Parents you know exactly what I'm talking about....It’s not random. It’s retail psychology. They call it impulse placement. I call it meltdown marketing. So we invented a game: let them play, take a photo, call it a birthday list, then hide it behind a gnome. Neurodivergent parenting meets consumer chaos. Got your own inventive ways of heading off a meltdown? Share them in the comments. I want all the sneaky genius tricks.

21/06/2025

20 minutes a day where we don’t correct, ask questions, or teach. Just joy, movement, and shared rhythm. Because co-regulation happens in the body, not behaviour.

18/06/2025

This new study highlights the high prevalence of vestibular difficulties (39%) in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and the importance of assessing vestibular function in this population.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2024.12.026

16/06/2025

When I can’t start, it’s not because I don’t care.It’s because I’m frozen.Tech has become a quiet bridge back to myself. A way to clear the fog without losing my voice. Motivation, for me, is about tools that help me reconnect.And tonight, I wanted to share that with you. Because maybe it helps you too. Please share what helps you to stop procrastinating..... I'm

15/06/2025

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13/06/2025

Dancing and singing are two of my absolute favourite things but only when I’m not in the middle of the crowd.Tonight I went to an event and, true to form, found my spot just on the edge… living my best slightly hyper-alert life.Not anti-social. Not shy. Just a neurodivergent nervous system doing its thing. If you relate please share your thoughts.......

12/06/2025

Too many families with neurodivergent needs are falling through the cracks, not due to lack of love or effort, but because the system still won’t face the truth about what’s really needed.This video is a call for honesty, action, and deeper conversations. Before we list services, we must name the real need. Because the cost of inaction is already too high. Join the conversation. Share your experience. Let’s advocate for real change together

12/05/2024

🌿 Sensory Differences, the Tactile System & Neurodiversity🌿

Sensory differences are incredibly common among individuals with neurodivergent conditions like autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder.
As an Occupational Therapist who is neurodivergent and has a connective tissue disorder such as Hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome/Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (hEDS/HSD). I've experienced the significant impact of sensory differences on daily life.

Growing up, I never liked being barefoot and often walked on my tiptoes to avoid certain textures. Clothes left marks on my skin and would be a constant distraction. Messy play was often a challenge I preferred to avoid.

During my time as an Occupational Therapist, I've explored various different occupations and therapies to support myself and others with sensory difference. One of the most powerful experiences for myself has been training in EcoSensory Therapy and volunteering at a Forest school for The Log Circle.

Spending time outdoors, surrounded by nature's textures and elements, has been transformative.

Now, I can embrace getting muddy without a second thought. My most recent triumph was conquering a barefoot walk. Something I would have avoided at all costs before my outdoor experiences 🌳👣. Achieving this walk made me feel so incredibly proud and I took photos to share.

I want to continue to spread awareness and understanding of sensory differences and their connections to neurodiversity and hEDS/HSD, and how being in nature can offer hope and well-being.

10/05/2024

As a neurodivergent Occupational Therapist I think this way of reframing function is important and empowering

Re-posting because we need to continue the conversation about sensory safety and shift our thinking from talking about "low functioning" human beings, to low functioning environments!

A child can't be regulated if they don't feel safe.

If a child's sensory environment is distracting, overwhelming or underwhelming, they won't be able to function at their highest level of ability. We hear the term "low functioning" a lot when talking about autistic children, but before we just start labeling the child, we have to look at the environment. Is the environment "low functioning"? I first heard the term "low functioning environment" from Dr. Kristie Patten, Associate Professor and Chair at New York University, Department of Occupational Therapy when she presented at the NJOTA Annual Conference in 2022.

I have seen MANY kids labeled "low functioning" thrive in a "high functioning" environment. High functioning environments meet their sensory needs and allows them show us what they know and feel safe to try new things.

Is a child struggling in their classroom? It might be a low functioning environment for them!

In order to create a high functioning environment, we must look at the sensory environment. The Sensory Safe Environment Checklist, although not an exhaustive list, is a helpful resource to start looking at a child's sensory environment, especially in school, to determine what supports they might need to feel safe, regulated, participate, and do well. Kids can be set up for success in a sensory safe environment.

This infographic is available for FREE in PDF format at www.gregsantucci.com

L.A.S.T. Call (Like And Share This) so we can create sensory safe learning environments for our kids! The website is listed on the infographic, but please tag this page when you share! Thanks!