What would it feel like to get through a day without a sensory meltdown?
You can learn to be the calm in the storm and the chaos-eliminator!
With our sensory coaching packages, learn the “why” behind the behavior, along with strategies that are custom-fit for your child so you can stay connected and allow them to be the curious little being they were always meant to be.
Our nervous systems are processing sensory information all the time.
A disorganized nervous system can throw our sensory responses into chaos, making it look like behavioral issues.
Here’s what’s happening in your little one’s body:
Sometimes it looks like your child is being stubborn on purpose or hitting, kicking, screaming when you think they should be able to get control of themselves.
This is a cry for help and connection and a need to get their sensory system back on track.
Other signs of sensory dysregulation can include:
Increased anxiety
Irritability, saying “no” to everything
Having big emotional reactions
Difficulty with social situations
Difficulty transitioning to new tasks, and focusing on tasks
Do you feel like no one gets it?
Your friends, family, medical professionals — no one seems to "get" how grueling even the simplest of tasks like wearing clothes, taking a bath, or getting out of the house can be for you on a daily basis.
If you feel like you are always walking on eggshells so your child will stay calm, you know exactly what it’s like to raise a child with sensory challenges.
Sound familiar?
If you’re exhausted from the fights and huge meltdowns, and you're ready to break the cycle and start working with your child instead of against them, but you don't know how …
We will help you and your child move from rigidity to flexibility.
Choose your sensory package:
SENSORY SUCCESS
PACKAGE
This offer is right for you if you’re struggling with your toddler-early elementary age child who: has huge feelings, melts down over so many things, gets stuck in “no,” is rigid and inflexible, and is overstimulated much of the time. By working together, we can:
increase flexibility find the “yes” hold boundaries
$799 $499.00
What you get:
Set of 3 face to face Zoom sessions:
1st: Focus on chasing the “why” of the behavior/unmet sensory need and brainstorming possible solutions and activities to explore
2nd: Focus on adapting the sensory plan using the data from suggested interventions
3rd: Celebrate successes and target ongoing sensory struggles for further intervention plans
Session notes
Educational handouts for family members and school staff
Curated individualized activity suggestions
Recording available
NEURODIVERGENT SUCCESS PACKAGE
This offer is right for those of you who have an autistic child of any age, or a child who you are concerned might be diagnosed as neurodivergent in the future. We honor neurodiversity and use a strength-based learning approach while working toward increased flexibility and sensory regulation.
$799 $499.00
What you get:
Set of 3 face to face Zoom sessions:
1st: Take a deep dive into the unique learning styles of your child, including their passions, interests, and challenges and brainstorm how to use their strengths to organize their sensory system
2nd: Curate a detailed strengths-based action plan for sensory co-regulation, connection, and engagement during functional play tasks
3rd: Celebrate successes and tweak the plan as needed for ongoing success
Session notes
Nurturing Neurodiversity eBook focused on 20 core strength-based strategies to help with engagement and participation in functional play tasks
Recording available
Have questions about which package is right for you?
Question: Is it sensory or is it behavior?
The answer is always YES!
Behavior is a direct result of sensory responses.
We know that cookie cutter sensory diet answers are just a band-aid that won’t last the test of time. We help you focus on your relationship and connection to build in predictability, accommodations, and flexibility.
The result?
You and your child will develop true sensory regulation skills to learn to adapt to new situations more easily.
It's time to break free from the cycle of stress and unpredictability
Imagine a life where daily tasks aren't a constant struggle, where outings with your family are enjoyable experiences rather than chaos.
No more holding your breath and hoping for the best when you step out the door. With our support, you'll learn how to anticipate and address potential challenges before they escalate into meltdowns.
Our sensory coaching packages help you unravel the complexities of your child's sensory challenges and implement strengths-based strategies so your child feels comfortable in their own skin.
Say goodbye to walking on eggshells and hello to a future filled with connection, understanding, and joy.
Sensory FAQs
Have more questions?
We’re here to help.
Fill out our contact form and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
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While every human is a sensory being and we all have sensory needs, the children we see struggling the most with sensory regulation might appear within these broad categories:
-Touching everyone and everything in sight, can’t keep hands to themselves
-Unintentionally hurting themselves or others, overly aggressive and unaware of how much force they are using
-Kids who appear overly clumsy but still seek out lots of opportunities to jump, spin, and crash
-Kids who tend to get overwhelmed easily by loud noises, bright lights, busy environments, and new situations
-Kids who have difficulty completing everyday routines like getting dressed, bathing, grooming, toileting and bedtime
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Many parents are looking for help with their preschoolers and early elementary age children, but the strategies can also be implemented with babies older than six months.
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While we will be able to support you through the diagnosis process and guide you to other professionals who can give a diagnosis, we do not formally diagnose. We have worked with hundreds of families pre-diagnosis and early diagnosis and can successfully implement proven, research-based strategies regardless of diagnosis status.
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No. Coaching services are not a covered service under insurance, leaving flexibility in service provision and earlier assistance not reliant on diagnosis.
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Yes! I frequently work with families in Canada and the UK, as well as the US. I have consulted in Germany and Japan as well.
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As soon we receive payment, you’ll receive a welcome email with all of the details. You’ll be sent an intake and a contract to fill out and a link to schedule your first 1:1 session!
At That Makes Sense OT:
We believe in curiosity over compliance.
We are neurodiverse-affirming.
We believe in a strengths-based approach.
About Brenda
Our founder, Brenda Chilstrom, began her professional journey over 30 years ago wanting connection, joy, and practical solutions for the families she served.
We've seen parents light up with realization, exclaiming, "That makes sense!"
Our name celebrates this moment of clarity, as sometimes something that seems like an inconsequential tweak can be a game changer for a family.
Disclaimer: This offer does not take the place of in-person therapy. It’s a lifeline for you to share your struggles and get real time assistance from someone who understands and helps families to reconnect, find joy and adventure, and allow their children to become the curious little beings they were born to be.