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Supporting Different Ways to Learn, Move & Participate Featured
28 Sep 2026 2 min read

Supporting Different Ways to Learn, Move & Participate

Sensory support at school starts with the student. Explore how movement, quiet spaces, interactive equipment and meaningful choice can help create school environments with more ways to partic

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Lesley Rocklin
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Small Space, Big Impact: Why Mobile Sensory Stations Might Be Your Facility's Best Kept Secret
14 Sep 2026 3 min read

Small Space, Big Impact: Why Mobile Sensory Stations Might Be Your Facility's Best Kept Secret

Discover how mobile sensory stations can transform long-term care homes, rehabilitation centres, and multi-purpose spaces into engaging therapeutic environments—without the need for a dedicat

LR Lesley Rocklin
Illuminating Connection: Projector Programming Ideas for Dementia Engagement Through Sensory Rooms and Guided Imagery
Colour and Lighting in Sensory 2 Jun 2026 4 min read

Illuminating Connection: Projector Programming Ideas for Dementia Engagement Through Sensory Rooms and Guided Imagery

Discover innovative projector programming ideas for dementia sensory rooms using guided imagery, reminiscence therapy, and immersive sensory engagement. Learn how TFH Canada supports meaningf

LR Lesley Rocklin
Mental Health Week: Supporting Sensory Regulation Through Life’s Everyday Transitions
Sensory Support for Teens & Young Adults 7 May 2026 3 min read

Mental Health Week: Supporting Sensory Regulation Through Life’s Everyday Transitions

Mental Health Week is a time to support well-being through sensory regulation. Discover calming tools and sensory kits designed to help youth manage transitions and anxiety.

LR Lesley Rocklin
Supporting Families Through Spring Transitions: Sensory Tools for Calm, Connection, and Play
1 May 2026 3 min read

Supporting Families Through Spring Transitions: Sensory Tools for Calm, Connection, and Play

Celebrate International Day of Families with sensory tools that support calm, connection, and play. Discover scented putty, sensory kits, and regulation supports for spring transitions.

LR Lesley Rocklin
Supporting Transitions from Winter to Spring: Sensory Tools That Make Change Easier
15 Apr 2026 2 min read

Supporting Transitions from Winter to Spring: Sensory Tools That Make Change Easier

Seasonal transitions can be challenging—especially for neurodiverse individuals. Discover sensory tools like weighted lap pads, timers, and fidget kits that support smoother, calmer transitio

LR Lesley Rocklin
Where Growth Takes Root: Sensory Room Leaders
19 Mar 2026 2 min read

Where Growth Takes Root: Sensory Room Leaders

Spring reminds us that growth takes time, care, and the right environment—and the same is true for individuals with special needs. Behind every step forward is someone who believes, nurtures,

LR Lesley Rocklin
Why Tactile Learning Matters: Supporting All Learners
1 Feb 2026 2 min read

Why Tactile Learning Matters: Supporting All Learners

Accessible learning looks different for every learner — and tactile experiences play a powerful role in helping children understand, explore, and engage with the world around them.

JR Jenna Rocklin
Gentle Transitions: Supporting Sensory Needs as Routines Resume After the Holidays
12 Jan 2026 2 min read

Gentle Transitions: Supporting Sensory Needs as Routines Resume After the Holidays

The return to routine after the holidays can feel overwhelming — not just for children, but also for the adults supporting them. With thoughtful support and a gentle approach, routines can be

JR Jenna Rocklin
Surviving the Winter Break: OT-Approved Tips for Supporting Routines, Regulation & Play at Home
14 Dec 2025 3 min read

Surviving the Winter Break: OT-Approved Tips for Supporting Routines, Regulation & Play at Home

Winter break brings a welcome pause from school — but it can also disrupt routines that many neurodiverse children rely on. With extra downtime, travel, visitors, and unpredictable schedules,

JR Jenna Rocklin

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