Disability/Accessibility Consultation
Ensure your environment is accessible; let all people feel ease and belonging
Many workplaces, agencies, and programs for people of all ages strive to be accessible. Move beyond the intention and schedule a consultation. We will problem-solve and develop an action plan to ensure that all components of your program and space are accessible. This includes the physical environment AND the attitudinal environment including group norms and expectations.
As an occupational therapist, I offer a unique lens that rests at the intersection of the people involved, the task at hand, and the environment that surrounds. You will feel supported as you consider these 3 elements and how they can best promote a culture of access and full participation. This consultation is appropriate for workplaces and companies, extra-curricular programs for kids of any age, community groups, religious/spiritual programs, daycares/schools, and more. Feel free to get in touch with your specific circumstances.
What have people learned through consulting with me?
“Allow play in whatever form it may be.”
“Gave so many new and helpful tips on how to engage in play even without being direct”
“I learned how to word my conversations with parents if I have a concern about their possibly neurodivergent child”
“Allowing them the space and safety of exploring toys and games in their own way, and in return, playing with them in their own way.“
“Different ways to help children to adapt better in classroom”
“I will be adding this perceptive lens into my toolbox to understand why children do the things they do”
“Show other children that a neurodivergent child (peer) can be a great teacher”
“The pyramid model. Being present with a child is the most important thing”
“Sharpen my lens of seeing each child in their strengths and as their best self.”
“I think it was interesting for me to consider the thumb sucking in particular being likely both emotional and sensorial”
“I have a student who loves to spin around during circle time. I can get frustrated with this sometimes. Knowing more about vestibular input will help me support this child and their needs.”
“More understanding means an increase in connection and safety with children”
“I will use more descriptive language to model interoception”
“Overall deeper knowledge about sensory systems! And ideas on how to meet these needs effectively.”
“How to support belonging and acceptance in a play based environment, this is very supportive”
“If a child is exhibiting a behavior I'm not a big fan of, I will pause, observe, and try to determine what sensory input they are avoiding or seeking, and attempt to piece together what might be happening based on context clues”
“The idea that messages received by a child are not always verbal, but they pick up on what is acceptable through your actions.”
“I have a much better understanding of proprioceptive, vestibular, and interoceptive inputs, and explaining body functions to children”
”I liked how you gave lots of details about how kids may learn in different ways. How to show mirroring in a positive way”
Creating a Sensory-friendly environment:
Ensure your environment is accessible; let all people feel ease and belonging
Ready to bring more ease into your child’s daily routine? Harness a deep understanding of the ways that sensory processing underpins every activity and task we do. Empower yourself to support your child’s nervous system regulation through setting up an optimal environment for their success. The insights you gain will shift the way you understand your child’s behavior and impulses. We will tailor this consultation to your particular circumstances and household. This consultation is available for any age. Book a discovery call to find out more!
