04/02/2026
Happy Occupational Therapy Month!
What is Sensory Processing?
"In occupational therapy, sensory processing is the neurological process of receiving, organizing, and interpreting information from the senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, movement (vestibular), body position (proprioception), and internal cues (interoception). It allows individuals to interpret environmental stimuli and produce appropriate, functional motor or behavioral responses." The American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Kids with sensory processing may experience difficulty with tolerating hair brushing, teeth brushing, clipping toe nails, hair washing, etc. This can lead to avoidance or big dysregulations and can be exhausting for the parent and child. Sensory processing is an area where occupational therapy can provide parents with resources and strategies to ease the sensitivity during these daily activities.
Here is a testimony from Sarah, and her mother, Tiffany:
“ I love seeing how my daughter’s occupational therapist at Geary Rehab has helped her with the little things that used to be so hard. Getting dressed, brushing her hair, and even having her nails cut used to be a struggle, and now she’s doing them with so much more confidence. It has made our daily routines smoother and helped her feel more independent, and I’m so grateful for all the patience and support she gets at Geary Rehab.”
