February 2026 - Brain Waves Occupational Therapy

The Olfactory System

When your child smells fresh-baked cookies, they might smile, feel comforted, and even get a little hungry. When they catch […]

Search “fine motor skill book” and you’ll land on pages of trace-and-copy workbooks and pencil exercises. They aren’t useless —

The gustatory system isn’t just about whether your child likes broccoli or chocolate — it’s an important sensory system that

If you’ve ever watched a child go from completely dysregulated to calm after a long, firm hug — that’s deep

When you think about your child’s senses, you probably picture sight, sound, touch, smell, and maybe even balance. But there’s

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