Early in my career I thought I worked on individual skills like fine motor, visual motor etc. After many years of experience I have a different lens and now I understand:

• Everything is interconnected and builds on itself.

• Integrating sensory-based supports help children feel more grounded and connected.

• Working with, not against, each child’s nervous system — helps them feel safe, seen, and successful.

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In our tech filled world it feels like we ask too much of everyone's nervous system and executive functioning skills are not sufficient to keep track of it all. We all want our children to be resilient socially emotionally, and that requires the ability to integrate our senses inside and out.  I understand: 

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• Human connection is a biological imperative

• Social emotional learning can be fun and helps children feel more successful in their relationships

• Strengthening executive functioning skill​s help children build confidence as the demands of life increase

• Having interoception,the ability to detect what is happening inside our bodies, is necessary for emotional awareness

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I empower caregivers with strategies that align with their child’s nervous system, prioritizing connection and co-regulation over compliance, and help families build regulation and resilience through safe, attuned relationships.​​