A UH Manoa graduate, Joni Watanabe began as an intern at Imua Family Services during Graduate school at Pacific University in Oregon. In 2009 she came on board as a an Occupational Therapist where she continues to work alongside her former mentor. Toys in tow, Joni seems to always have lots of treats in her …
Tips for Teachers – Classroom Specific In this segment of Sensory with Sallerson, we explore different scenarios and tips to meet a child’s sensory needs in the classroom. Scenario One: So here come the kids. Oh gosh, that Johnny, he is such a hand full. He rocks in his chair, fiddles with things on his …
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What do you do with your sensory child during the Holidays? Sounds, touch, chaos, new people, and lack of a schedule can all trigger an outburst. Amidst the shopping, holiday visitors, piles of gifts, wrapping paper and ribbons, and late nights this can all be a recipie for disaster. Here are my TIPS for a …
SENSORY PROCESSING SUPPORTS WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? Take a look at the chart (click the link above.) The top row addresses the high functioning fully integrated skills that come from good sensory processing. The information on the bottom row is the background support for these high level skills. Without the support (I call it …
If not addressed appropriately, sensory issues can affect how a child learns, communicates or interacts with others. In this week’s post, Sensory with Sallerson tackles the question below. Sallerson reiterates the tools by Occupational therapist, Diana Henry MS, OTR/L. What behaviors indicate sensory issues? Defensive vs. Over Responsive The child responds to sensation from just …
Not familiar with sensory processing? Don’t fret, Imua Family Services Occupational Therapist Angella Sallerson OTR/L draws from her years of experience running a private practice on the East Coast and now as an Imua Family Services Occupational Therapist on Maui’s blue coast. Sallerson breaks it down for us in this first installation of “Sensory with …