The research and neuroscience behind sensory tools
Vestibular Input and Learning: How Movement Helps the Brain Focus Published May 28, 2025 A teacher asks a student to sit still and pay attention. The student tries. Within two minutes, they are rocking in their chair, tapping their foot, fidgeting with a pencil, or sliding out of their seat entirely. The teacher redirects. The […]
What the Research Says About Deep Pressure and Calming Published February 26, 2025 Deep pressure touch stimulation is one of the most widely used sensory strategies in occupational therapy, special education, and clinical settings. Weighted vests, lap pads, blankets, and compression garments are standard tools in thousands of classrooms and therapy rooms. OTs recommend them. […]
