Host: Lizzy Dawson

Guest: Lauren Dorney, Occupational Therapist at Baby and Beyond Therapy Hub

In this episode, Lauren shares her extensive knowledge about sensory processing and its crucial role in child development. The discussion covers how sensory issues can affect children’s behaviour, emotional regulation, and participation in daily life. Lauren dives into her therapeutic approach, the importance of early intervention, and how professionals can collaborate to improve outcomes for children.

Key Points:

• How sensory processing affects children's emotional regulation, sleep, and motor skills.


• The importance of early intervention and sensory profiling.


• Collaboration with different health professionals to support pediatric therapy.


• Understanding the different sensory systems: tactile, proprioceptive, vestibular, auditory, and visual.


• How therapists can integrate sensory systems into therapy for better outcomes.

Resources Mentioned:

Meg Faure – South African OT, an expert on sensory processing with books and podcasts on the subject.

Kerry Evett SenseUp Model – A framework for understanding sensory processing, used by occupational therapists.

Sensory Profile and Sensory Processing Measure – Tools for assessing sensory modulation in children, helping diagnose over- or under-responsiveness to stimuli.

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