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Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS
I help parents and therapists live a well regulated life with simple brain-based strategies!
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Overstimulated much? Yeah me too. 😵‍💫 I’m spilling it all in my book- from how I found out I have ADHD, to sensory strategies for preventing overloaded nervous system, living a life with less toxins (that’s still fun) to primitive reflex testing and integration. I’ve compiled my 12+ years of experience as an occupational therapy assistant, my 5+ years of motherhood experience, and all the research I could find to explain the WHY behind your overstimulation. You can officially pre-order this book and when you do- I’m sharing my brand new primitive reflex made easy mini-course that you can implement immediately! Your support means the world and I can’t wait for you to feel more grounded! Comment: BOOK and I’ll send you the link! (Be sure to add your order details at the bottom of the page, so you get access to the course for free!) Find it on @amazon @barnesandnoble @bookshop_org and other book retailers you love! #booklaunch #overstimulated #primitivereflexes #sensoryoverload #adhd by @thesensoryproject208
Welcome to The Sensory Project! 👋🏼 A little about me, my businesses, my journey, and my family 🤍 a little ADHD, a little quirky, a little disorganized, and a whole lot of passion. So happy to have you here! You’ll always see the real, the raw and the most authentic version of myself here 🙃 Let me know in the comments when you started following along! ⤵️ Or comment: HELLO and I’ll send you the links to learn more about my books, courses and the podcast! #thesensoryproject #occupationaltherapy #introduction #womenenterpreneurs #primitivereflexes by @thesensoryproject208
Almost a year in the making and Crawling for Brain Development©️is so close to launch date! 5 weeks of activities that take the fundamental skill of crawling and build on reflex integration, ocular motor skills, sensory processing, timing and sequencing, bilateral coordination and more. It includes all of my favorite OT activities with an emphasis on crawling! It includes pages of research and literature used to support reflex integration and crawling to build the brain. It includes visual handouts, pictures, calendars, tracking sheets, and institutions written in laymen’s terms for anyone and everyone to pick it up and implement. It’s 150 pages of gold (in my biased opinion) but also other OTs agree who reviewed it! “This resource is so straight forward and easy to incorporate into day to day activities! Crawling has so many benefits for development and this resources ties everything together in a simple way to understand and follow! Anyone can add this program in without it being a huge hassle, not to mention all the incredible information you get from it! I honestly learned so much from it!” A.S. MSOT, OTR/L Available to order NOW! COMMENT: CRAWL to order the book today! #thesensoryproject #sensory #primitivereflexes #reflexintegration #otmom #pediot #crawlingforbraindevelopment by @thesensoryproject208
Didn’t see this one coming! 👀🙈 I’m not a vision board person or a goal setter. Most of the time I’m impulsively creating things that I believe will change the world for the better. I’m a chronic pivoter. The most ADHD therapist turned entrepreneur and business owner. But more importantly, when I set my mind to something, I’m going to make sure it’s perfect. Or at least close to that 😝 I never planned on writing a book but when I sat down and wrote out everything I wanted to tell overstimulated parents like myself, it was actually a lot. And when I pitched the idea to the publisher, the stars aligned and it all fell into place. Fast forward year and a half later and I have my book in my hands. It’s a resource I believe every parent should have. It’s everything I would sit down and tell you if I had 8 hours to talk to you about my life’s work. And the best part? I get to sit down and tell the story to you. Audiobook recording here we come! You can still pre-order and get the pre-order bonus courses and BrainWorks membership! Comment: BOOK and I’ll send you the link! PS- this makes a great gift and will be here in time for the holidays! #occupationaltherapy #nervoussystemregulation #parenting #overstimulated #booklaunch by @thesensoryproject208
Call the OT police! 🚨🙃 All the things I swore I’d never do when I became a mom… that I definitely do / did 🤐 Here’s where I draw the line and stay firm on my boundaries: 1. No jumpers, bouncers, or sit in walkers for my babies (the floor works perfectly fine, thank you.) 2. No snoo or baby swing. Baby wearing all day! (I don’t need anyone doing my job as mom, thank you.) 3. No food dye or sugary drinks (this is one that I’m pretty firm on!) 4. Crawling and movement activities before learning or sit down tasks! 5. Minimal screen time, no tablets, no phones. ESPECIALLY at the table. Trust me when I say I do not judge other parents for the choices they make! Clearly I’m no perfect example! But this just goes to show that you can *think* you’re going to raise your kids one way, however don’t be surprised when you’re going against everything you thought you stood for 🤣 Feel free to share something you swore you’d never do ⤵️ #otmom #occupationaltherapy #momlife #overstimulated by @thesensoryproject208
ADHD brains craaaaave the novelty! Any extra newness in the routine is like a little dash of dopamine and improves focus, attention, and motivation. I saw this activity and had to try it- the rhythm, the crossing midline, the bilateral coordination… 🤌🏼🤌🏼 chefs kiss for OTs! It turned into a family challenge during our workout one day and I’m honestly so proud of the kids for figuring it out before Daniel! He caught on eventually, but the kids thought it was so funny that they had to teach him 🤣 Novelty doesn’t have to be learning a new movement, it can be anything like trying a new drink or snack, driving a different route to the same place, learning a new handshake, listening to a new song, trying a new workout, etc! Try this activity (and something novel) and see how it helps! #braingame #occupationaltherapy #challenge #adhd #dopamine by @thesensoryproject208
I’M SORRY, WHAAAT?!!! You guyssssss! 🙈 I GET TO RECORD THE AUDIOBOOK!!!!! I can’t tell you how many requests I got for this and NOW IT’S ACTUALLY HAPPENING!!! Idk why this feels like such a huge deal- writing the book is one thing, but getting the opportunity to narrate it for an audiobook seems insane to me?! This time last year I booked myself a writing retreat at a hotel and spent 2 days in solitary confinement writing this thing. And now we’re here. WILDDDD. Still doesn’t feel real. 🤯 I have you to thank for helping me reach this milestone! All of your pre-orders have shown that this information is NEEDED! So thank you 🥹 Comment: PREORDER to keep this momentum going and get your free courses and free BrainWorks membership! Let’s do this!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 #booklaunch #grounded #nervoussystemregulation #overstimulated by @thesensoryproject208
Is it a train? An airplane? A skier? No one will ever know, but the kids WILL be engaged with it! 😝 Comment: SIX to get this 12-page bilateral coordination activity during the @sensationalbrain 6th anniversary sale! PS- look at all of the ocular motor skills this addresses too! 👀 #occupationaltherapy #sensory #pediot #othumor by @thesensoryproject208
One of my favorite activities to teach: learning to ride a pedal bike! 🚲 These are my tried and true tricks to get kids of all ages confident on a pedal bike! One of my favorite memories from my childhood was teaching my 5 year old neighbor to ride a bike (using these tips) before I even knew what OT was! 🤯 RIP training wheels… you will not be missed! 🫶🏻💔 #learningtorideabike #trainingwheels #pedalbike #occupationaltherapy by @thesensoryproject208
There’s working out and then there’s working out with your nervous system in mind, and that’s what I prefer to do! Sharing my secrets tomorrow in our live webinar: The Nervous System Reset: Practical Regulation Tools for Adults It’s free if you’ve pre-ordered Grounded! A quick crash course on understanding your nervous system and how to support it to build resiliency! If you’re more stressed out, touched out, or burnt out than you are enjoying your parenthood journey. This is for you! Comment: BOOK to pre-order Grounded and join for free! AOTA CEUs included for providers! Can’t wait to see my Grounded Groupies tomorrow! 👋🏼 by @thesensoryproject208
I can’t say my journey has been easy or pretty, but it’s definitely been interesting! Two under two ROCKED my world but it also led me here. I wouldn’t have hit rock bottom, I never would’ve clawed my way back up to the top of the mountain. It forced me to dig deep and find answers. To live a different lifestyle than those around me. To realize I was capable of more. I’ve shared bits and pieces here but I wrote the full story in my book. What worked. What helped. What to do when nothing seems to be moving the needle. Is everyday perfect and I’m calm 24/7? Absolutely not. That’s not what nervous system regulation is. Being calm is boring 🥱 It’s having a nervous system that’s resilient and can bounce back when those hard days rock your world. It’s having the capacity to know you’re touched out and ready to scream, but to take a break instead. To whip out a strategy that takes the edge off. You’re only as regulated as the least regulated person in your household. So join me on Wednesday to learn how to become the most regulated person in the household. Comment: BOOK for the link 🤍 by @thesensoryproject208
LIVE: The Nervous System Reset: Practical Regulation Tools for Adults Wednesday 10/21 from 6-7:30pm EST | 0.15 AOTA CEUs included! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This course is included FREE when you pre-order Grounded: A nervous system regulation guide for overstimulated parents The details ⤵️ In today’s fast-paced, overstimulating world, many adults are living in a constant state of dysregulation, impacting their focus, emotional control, sleep, and overall participation in daily life. This 90-minute course equips occupational therapy practitioners and other professionals with a clear, evidence-based understanding of the nervous system and practical tools to support regulation in adults through simple daily changes, movements and strategies. Participants will learn how the nervous system, sensory processing, and retained primitive reflex patterns influence behavior, stress responses, and functional performance. This training goes beyond theory, providing actionable, occupation-based strategies that can be immediately implemented into clinical practice, home routines, and self-care. Participants will leave with a toolbox of techniques to support regulation, attention, and participation in all areas of life! Comment: LIVE for the link to register and pre-order Grounded if you haven’t already! If you’ve pre-ordered, the details for registering for free are in your inbox! 📥 Can’t wait to talk all about this topic!! by @thesensoryproject208

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