The Sensory Club Neenah

02/22/2026

Less than 2 weeks! Note the address change!

🚨 Address Update for It Takes a Village! 🚨

Oops… our mistake! We want to make sure everyone has the correct address for our 2nd Annual It Takes a Village Provider Fair.

📅 Saturday, March 7th
⏰ 9:00–12:00
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh
501 E Parkway Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901

Thank you for your flexibility! We appreciate this amazing community more than you know.

We can’t wait to see you there for food, fun, and connection! 💛

02/22/2026

CLASI EASI training day 3 is done. One more day which is practicing the full test. Days are long (9-5) but so rich. Today it hit me how critical this aspect of sensory processing is. Without it, we are only seeing 2D representation. When you add SI it becomes 3D and fills in the holes left when you only treat reactivity to sensory input which most of the focus is on. It’s like pouring water into a bag of holes and expecting it to fill up, then wondering why it doesn’t.

Practically speaking, vestibular input is critical for kids and most don’t get enough. Kids with low vestibular scores need even more. We stress too much about spinning and disorganization and spinning both ways. There isn’t published research that shows how you should swing kids or how kids should swing themselves. There also isn’t published research on linear versus rotation. This all blew my mind. Bottom line…let them swing. Yes watch for disorganization and make adjustments to time and duration but don’t prescribe protocols. 🤯
P.S. The Sensory Club Neenah allows full unlimited access to a variety of swings,slides, and the trampoline to help fill this bucket. ☺️

Low vestibular scores are linked to low ocular motor scores (eye tracking for example) significant for academics. I also heard preliminary research that suggests kids with ADHD have low vestibular scores.
I don’t think we have begun to scratch the surface on how powerful adding swing breaks multiple times during the school day could be for kids attention, learning and academic performance.
P.S. You can bring your kids to the club after school and before homework to prep their brains and bodies. Remember, they have sat in chairs with 4 legs, restricting movement, almost all day. They.need.to.move!!!!!

I’ll leave this hear. Let me know your thoughts - Tammy

02/20/2026

Day one of the CLASI EASI Module 3 course is in the books. Today I learned about the importance of touch perception in sensory integration. Funny thing, OTs are the only ones testing on this and it’s one of the three pillars of Ayres Sensory Integration along with vestibular and Proprioception. In fact low tactile perception is connected to Autism. It’s also connected to Praxis (motor planning). All that to say, if we are only focused on sensory reactivity, (which most providers are, including OT practitioners) we are missing a significant portion of sensory processes.
Also, the research behind Ayres Sensory Integration is deep (around 9,000 test subjects) and it is evidenced based.
3 Three more days to go. I’ll keep you posted. ☺️

02/19/2026

Please join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00 - 11:30am at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Appleton. Please RSVP to the helpline email by March 25th. Please include the name, and ages of each child attending. Thank you!!

02/17/2026

Where has time gone? We will be celebrating our 3rd year serving our wonderful Sensory Club Neenah community and want to celebrate with you.
Saturday March 14th 9am-4pm
Bounce House
Cupcakes
Save the date and come join the fun!!! 🎈🥳🎉

02/12/2026

Save the date and make sure you attend. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
This provider fair is going to be loaded with information. There will also be fun games and activities for the kids not to mention free breakfast items.

VIP!!!! Error on Flyer! the location address is:
Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh
501 E. Parkway
Oshkosh, WI 54901

It Takes A 🎉 It Takes A Village 🎉
Our 2nd Annual Provider Fair, now named It Takes A Village, is almost here, and we are so excited to invite you to join us for food, fun, and community connection!

📅 Saturday, March 7th
⏰ 9:00–12:00
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh

This morning is all about bringing families, providers, and community partners together in one welcoming space to connect, learn, and share resources that truly make a difference.

✨ Come hungry
✨ Come curious
✨ Come ready to connect

Because when we show up together, it really does take a village 💛

02/12/2026

This is awesome! Thanks for shining the spotlight on our services. ☺️

The first in our new series highlighting service providers, The Sensory Club Neenah is a safe, supportive, and inclusive space where individuals of all ages with disabilities or sensory processing challenges can truly meet their sensory needs.

With nearly 5,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed space—including therapeutic-grade equipment and a Multi-Sensory Environment Room—participants are free to explore, regulate, and engage in rich sensory experiences in a way that works for them.

The Sensory Club Neenah is open Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 7 PM and Saturday from 9 AM - 5 PM. Do you have questions? Give them a call at 920-840-2645.

02/09/2026

When a child has trouble processing movement (vestibular input)

The vestibular system is the part of the body that tells us where our head and body are in space and helps us feel balanced, steady, and secure.
When this system isn’t working well, kids often look like they’re uncoordinated, anxious, or “out of control”—but it’s really a brain/body-based issue.

What parents might notice…

Movement & balance:
-Falls a lot, bumps into things, or looks clumsy
-Has trouble learning to ride a bike, climb, or jump
-Seems weak in their core or slouches constantly
-Gets tired easily when sitting or standing

Fear or avoidance of movement:
-Afraid of swings, slides, climbing, or stairs
-Doesn’t like feet leaving the ground
-Gets scared when tipped backward or lifted
-Avoids playgrounds or new movement activities

OR the opposite — constant movement:
-Never seems to get enough movement
-Spins, jumps, crashes, or rocks nonstop
-Moves fast and hard without realizing it
-Doesn’t know when to stop

Attention & behavior:
-Has trouble sitting still or paying attention
-Looks impulsive or “wild”
-Struggles with transitions
-Meltdowns increase when routines change

School & daily life:
-Loses place when reading
-Has trouble copying from the board
-Avoids PE or group games
-Seems unsure of their body and lacks confidence

The big takeaway for parents
This is not a behavior problem and not a motivation issue.
It’s about how the brain and body are communicating.

When movement is organized in the brain:
Kids feel safer in their bodies
Their nervous system calms
Learning and behavior improve naturally

02/09/2026

Our equipment is designed to help our members thrive. From swings and climbing structures to tactile tools, each piece serves a distinct purpose in your child's developmental journey. Want to learn more about how these tools can support your child? Check out our website or make an appointment to explore our location!

02/02/2026

More great info about our equipment and how you can use it to support sensory processing and motor planning.

02/02/2026

Praxis (motor planning) is a super critical skill for new learning. It’s basically the brain’s ability to figure out what to do with the body, and objects and then actually do it.

It’s the process of:
Thinking of an idea (“I want to climb up there.”)
Planning the steps (“Where do my feet go first?”)
Coordinating the movement (“Now I push, balance, and pull.”) Carrying it out smoothly.

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Kids with motor planning challenges aren’t being lazy or stubborn — their brains are working extra hard to organize movements that come naturally for others.🤔

👀You might notice things like:
-Trouble learning new physical skills
-Looking awkward or clumsy
-Struggling with dressing, using utensils, or playground play
-Needing extra time to copy movements or follow multi-step actions

The good news? Motor planning typically improves with practice, play, and the right sensory input. Activities like climbing, swinging, obstacle courses, and heavy work help build these skills in a fun, natural way. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻