Sensory Therapy with Earl

Sensory Therapy with Earl I’m Earl, occupational therapist(OT). I translate complex sensory integration & neurodevelopmental science into practical, easy-to-implement strategies.

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Trauma may shape an individual’s story but it does not have to define their future. With safety, connection, and support...
04/29/2026

Trauma may shape an individual’s story but it does not have to define their future. With safety, connection, and support, resilience can be built.

02/12/2026

If your child is often anxious, easily overwhelmed, or has big reactions to small surprises, we have to look deeper than behavior. The Moro reflex is a primitive startle reflex that is designed to help infants respond to sudden changes in light, sound, movement, or head position. When this reflex remains active beyond infancy, the nervous system can stay on high alert, making everyday experiences feel threatening. You might notice hypersensitivity to water on the face during bath time, strong emotional outbursts, difficulty with transitions, motion sensitivity, poor balance, light or sound sensitivity, or even frequent meltdowns after minor stressors. These children are not misbehaving; their brain and body are reacting as if they are in danger. Integrating the Moro reflex through rhythmic movement, proprioceptive input, and structured startle pattern exercises helps calm the fight or flight response and support emotional regulation. Over time, this can improve tolerance to sensory input, increase resilience, and help your child feel safer in their own body. When the nervous system feels safe, learning, attention, and connection naturally improve.

02/08/2026

Moro Reflex exercise to support emotional development.
Did you know that Moro reflex is part of our startle response?
This can help me kids with lots of anxiety and fearful about sudden movement.
Do it for 8-10 times and incorporate it to your routine.

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02/04/2026

Pediatric occupational therapy assessment; Landau Reflex foundational for muscle tone development and mood regulation.

01/21/2026

Most parents don’t realize this: how your child uses their eyes can shape how they learn.

Save this if you want to better understand how your child sees the world.
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01/20/2026

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01/18/2026

If your child still struggles with running, control, and coordination, try these cross-lateral movements, which build the brain’s coordination network.
They support left–right integration, balance, timing, and the foundation for running, reading, and focused movement.
When the body crosses midline, the brain learns to communicate more efficiently.
This is why simple movements can create powerful developmental change.

01/16/2026

Easy-to-do activity you can do at home led by a pediatric occupational therapist and this helps with regulation and motor development skills.



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