The Sensory Club Neenah

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. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

01/23/2026

The weather outside is FRIGHTFUL and we want you to stay safe.
We will be closed SATURDAY JANUARY 24TH.
We will be open for regular business hours on Monday January 26th.
Stay safe and warm.

01/22/2026

WE ARE CLOSED TOMORROW! STAY SAFE AND WARM!

01/21/2026

A follow up to my last video. I promise this will be the longest one. There is just so much to say about this amazing sensory system (see my last post) and the significant impact it can have on a person’s life when it is disordered. So I encourage you to take the time to listen and drop any questions or comments below. 👇🏻👇🏻

01/20/2026

It’s cold out there but warm inside the Sensory Club. We are open today 9:00am-7:00pm.

01/19/2026

DUE TO DANGEROUS WINDCHILL TEMPS, WE ARE CLOSING TODAY AT 5:00PM.
IF NEENAH SCHOOLS CLOSE TOMORROW, 1/20/26, WE WILL BE CLOSED AS WELL.
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01/18/2026

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

01/18/2026

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

01/16/2026

01/13/2026

If sensory challenges could be fixed with regulation strategies alone, a lot more kids would be thriving…

As I continue deeper into advanced training in Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration, one thing has become impossible to ignore: Sensory Integration is often misunderstood—and kids are being underserved because of it.

Sensory Integration is frequently lumped under “regulation,” but for many kids, sensory-based dysregulation is neurological, not behavioral. That means strategies, visuals, and calming tools—while helpful—aren’t enough on their own. The brain itself needs support through therapy provided by clinicians with advanced training in Sensory Integration (most often an OT, and sometimes PTs or SLPs with specialized education).

This distinction matters. A lot.
When therapy is targeted and done well, Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration treatment can be life-changing. I’ve watched kids develop stronger body awareness, improved coordination, greater confidence, improved skeep and eating, and a real ability to participate in daily life—not just “cope” through it.
This is why I’m so passionate about this work.
If you’re a parent or professional supporting sensory-challenged kids, watch the video and let me know what resonates. processing