We work on calming strategies, dealing with unexpected situations, routine building and identifying sensory needs. I also focus on emotional regulation (identifying and understanding emotions, and learning strategies to cope).

Identifying sensory over or under sensitivities, which may include oral motor (mouthing), sound or touch sensitivity, poor visuospatial awareness, picky eating or food aversion.

We work on creating healthy habits for daily life by building routines for a variety of situations. This may include visual schedules for trips to the doctor/dentist, going to a movie or social event, and sleep hygiene.

We work on executive functions (ex. planning, working memory, organization and time management), sequencing, attention and focus, and learning. I teach cognitive behavioural and sensory strategies to manage anxiety.

We work on practical strategies for managing anxiety in a variety of situations, both through cognitive and sensory strategies. For teenagers, this often revolves around social situations.

We practice a variety of social situations that evoke anxiety. For those with autism, this can mean practicing what to say, questions to ask, how to respond to others and what to expect in a given situation.