Sensory Systems Clinic West

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween from
our flowering staff supported by a butterfly. Didn't catch everyone's picture this time.

10/27/2025

We celebrate occupational therapy everyday.

10/25/2025

Come color your own Snake in the Calm Cat'z Den.

Wayland, are you ready to get spooky? 🎃
Join us for the 4th Annual Monster Mash in Downtown Wayland on Saturday, October 25th! This family-friendly event has something for everyone, from costumes to candy and everything in between.
Mark your calendars and get your costumes ready! We can't wait to see you there.

🎉 What to Expect:
• Trick-or-Treat
• Haunted Maze, Autobot, and a Bubble Exhibit
• Vendors
• DJ playing spooky tunes

10/19/2025

This Monster Mash is a community affair! ❤️

Our downtown businesses are getting into the spirit and celebrating with us on Saturday, October 25th! Many local shops and restaurants will be open and participating in the fun. It's the perfect opportunity to see what Wayland has to offer while enjoying a night out with the family.

The Catz Den: Therapy cats in the lobby, dim lighting, board games and some Halloween themed activities.
Sensory Systems Clinic will host crafting in Catz Den coloring wooden snakes.
Acqua In Vino: Travelers BBQ int he parking lot and will have special guests handing out candy in-store.
Henika District Library: Haunted Stacks Fundraiser - Your local library is transforming into a haunted house for one night only! Proceeds benefit the library expansion project. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 12 must be escorted by an adult.
McDuffs: Pumpkin Painting and free birthday cupcakes.

10/01/2025

Clinic is closed Oct. 1-3, 2025. We will reopen October 6th. They are working on the parking lot, we are cleaning and we are at trainings.
There may be some parking challenges or changes in location next week. Watch Facebook or we may send out specific texts to families involved.
Thank you for your patience.

09/19/2025

Supporting students in awesome Wayland Union School classrooms is our goal through sensory support materials and consultation. We appreciate all the teachers and professionals collaborating with our parents and clients.

It must be Mrs. Peereboom’s lucky week! Yesterday, Sensory Systems generously donated two weighted blankets, fidgets, and gum to her classroom. These tools make a big difference for our Level 2 students, and we are so thankful for the support!

08/27/2025

Thank you Flurishing Lives in St. Clair Shores, Mi. for the great information.

flourishinglivesmi.com,

Does your child struggle with opening a combination lock? 💚 A visual guide can be a helpful tool for learning the sequence needed to open a combination lock. Try using the visual resource below while practicing at home. This allows your child to learn the skill without the pressure of getting to class on time.

Image credit: Quaker Valley Middle School

08/15/2025

Call to register ahead of time.

08/03/2025

Two educators. Same child. Two completely different stories.

A 5-year-old pushes another child during group time, then throws himself on the floor screaming when approached by staff.

Educator A says: "He's being violent and aggressive again. This is the third time this week. He's disrupting the whole class and hurting other children."

Educator B says: "His nervous system just went into fight-or-flight. Look at his shallow breathing, his clenched fists, his wide eyes. Something has overwhelmed his capacity to cope, and his sympathetic nervous system has taken over to protect him."

Same child. Same moment. Two completely different responses about to unfold.

Educator A sees a behaviour 'problem' that needs managing. Educator B sees a little human whose vagus nerve couldn't regulate the overwhelming input around him.

Here's what Educator B does next:

She gets down to his eye level but doesn't make direct eye contact (which can feel threatening to a dysregulated nervous system). She speaks in a calm, low voice: "I can see your body is having big feelings right now. You're safe. I'm going to stay here with you."

She doesn't try to reason with him or ask questions - his prefrontal cortex is 'offline' right now. Instead, she breathes visibly, slowly, traces a repetitive rainbow shape on the ground in front of her feet, allowing her regulated nervous system to offer co-regulation to his.

When his breathing starts to slow, she offers a choice: "Would you like to push against the wall with me, or carry these books to help your body feel better?"

She's not ignoring the push that started this. But she knows that addressing behaviour can only happen after his nervous system returns to a state where learning is possible.

Next time you see challenging behaviour, let's pause and ask: "What is this child's nervous system trying to tell me?"

The answer will change everything.

08/01/2025

Foam party.
Multi-Sensory experience today.

07/30/2025

Past clients call to make an appointment for your free (donations accepted) visit to Water week.

Outdoor Water/Foam OT Event
During regular OT sessions scheduled
Rain or shine (Not during thunderstorms)
Friday Aug., 1st, then Mon. Aug 4th through Thursday Aug., 7th
Siblings are invited to join in the scheduled therapy sessions.
Past clients can call to schedule a 1-hour block
Each participant must have a signed release.
Adult Caregivers must stay and help supervise.
Foam machine, sprinkler pool, water squirters, chalk painting, bikes, bubbles, water balloons, parachute games and more.

Cash Donations accepted to cover additional costs