Sensory Sages

Sensory Sages

Slaying the Sensory Processing Dragon, one hack at a time Two Anonymous OT's--Daphne and Velma--tell their Tales from the Crib-and help parents and professional identify and problem solve sensory processing challenges through humor, support and generalized absurdity.

Episodes

July 14, 2025 31 mins

Daphne and Velma talk transitions, tantrums, visual thinking, Temple Grandin, while applying it in their usual tongue-in-cheek style, to restaurants, school, and Daphne's running obsession with Disney World. 

Teaching parents to don sensory goggles for every situation--which makes behaviors less scary, and more predictable. 

Temple Grandin book and movie

LInks: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Pictures-Expanded-Life-Autism/dp/0307...

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Episode 1 in a Feeding Series.

Daphne and Velma address common feeding issues and how to identify them--oral motor, sensory processing with textures and how to problem solve the difference--whether parent or professionals. 

Episode Links 

ARK Therapeutics (oral motor devices and videos) 

https://shorturl.at/xACC9

Jessica Seinfeld Cookbook for Picky Eater

https://shorturl.at/nyN7f


**A fun bonus. Listen as Daphne grosses out Velma with...

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Daphne and Velma Discuss Motor Plannnig in children with developmental delays, autism and sensory challenges 

Ronna and Sonja discussed motor planning, defining it as the ideation and execution of motor acts, and highlighted its challenges in distinguishing it from behavioral issues. Daphne shares a personal story about her child's difficulty with quick motor planning during a song game at summer camp, which led to a behavioral...

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 Have a child that crashes? That won't sleep--Let's talk!

Daphne and Velma discuss proprioception and sleep-related themes, including strategies for managing children's behavior and sensory needs. They explore various activities and tools to help children develop body awareness and improve sleep quality, while also sharing personal experiences and plans.


In this episode, we address proprioception an...

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Sensory Development in Children Discussion
Daphne and Velma discussed the importance of sensory development in children, particularly in relation to vestibular (balance) and proprioceptive (body awareness) skills. They shared experiences of teaching children to perform somersaults and the benefits of using tools like wobble discs to enhance these skills. They also emphasized the value of play-based learning and the impact of se...

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The dynamo Youtuber, Nikki Watson-Osteogenesis Imperfecta Mom and Advocate, joins us to share her experience, positivity and Sensory Tips for Vestibular activities with high risk babies. 

You can find videos of her Vestibular and all sensory play here 

https://youtube.com/@nikkiwatsonlove?si=0H207EQDPDu7iLGD

And her inspirational blog

Www.nikkiwatson.love 

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OT's Daphne and Velma spin their yarns about sensory processing, feeding troubles and lots of Tales from the Crib. 

They have a combined age experience of Gandolf the Gray and have been wrangling toddlers before Frodo left the Shire. 

SO pick up your sensory sleuthing magnifying glass and join us for an absurd, real take in sensory processing to help yourself, your child or your clients. 

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Contanct: Sensorysages@gm...

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