Do you have a student who’s always moving, touching everything, or humming non-stop? They might be a sensory seeker—a child with a high sensory threshold who craves extra input to feel regulated.

In this episode of All Things Sensory, we break down what sensory seeking really means, why it can look different for every child, and how to proactively support these students in the classroom. We’ll share real-life examples, practical strategies you can start using tomorrow, and the one thing you should never take away from a sensory seeker.

Plus—we’ve got a free Sensory Preferences Checklist to help you understand each child’s unique needs!

FREE Sensory Preference Checklist

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Improving Focus and Behavior in the Classroom Digital Course

https://harkla.co/products/classroom-sensory-training

A Balanced Brain: A Multi-Sensory Program for Learning and Focus

https://harkla.co/products/balanced-brain

Classroom Sensory Kits

https://harkla.co/products/classroom-sensory-kit?_pos=1&_sid=79e63bbfb&_ss=r

Mixed Sensory Needs

https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/316-supporting-mixed-sensory-needs-children-adults?_pos=1&_sid=65c45e7a7&_ss=r

Supporting Sensory Seekers

https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/348-supporting-sensory-seekers-practical-tips-for-every-day?_pos=7&_sid=88bd86b3a&_ss=r

Before School Strategies

https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/before-school-strategies?_pos=4&_sid=5d068f958&_ss=r

After School Strategies

https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/after-school-strategies?_pos=2&_sid=5d068f958&_ss=r

School Sensory Breaks

https://youtu.be/TzxL6YEBl6c?si=Yt50AQWu1htefhxS

Back to School Tips

https://youtu.be/o3LdX9NuxYw?si=K3cYJtOJlVdUwAXg

Crawling for Brain Development

https://sensationalbrain.com/product/crawling-brain-development-curriculum/

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Crawling is a foundational developmental milestone that does more than just strengthen muscles — it plays a critical role in developing the visual system, especially ocular motor skills such as tracking, convergence, and coordinated eye movements.

We’re diving into why crawling is essential and how to help children of ALL ages crawl!

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Early Intervention Blueprint

https://harkla.co/products/infant-sensory-development-course

Crawling for Brain Development

https://sensationalbrain.com/product/crawling-brain-development-curriculum/

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Is your child/client constantly skipping words while reading, losing their place on the page, or avoiding reading altogether? These might not be “reading problems”—they could be visual problems.

In this episode, we break down how ocular motor skills—specifically saccades, pursuits, and convergence—are essential for reading success. You’ll learn how these visual skills impact everything from decoding to attention span, and why children with ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or retained primitive reflexes are at higher risk for visual-motor challenges.

LINKS

Relationship Between Ocular Motility and Motor Skills
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11698614/
Primitive Reflex Integration and Reading in the Classroom

https://jneuroscience.com/2023/02/26/primitive-reflex-integration-and-reading-achievement-in-the-classroom/

Statistics of Infants’ Natural Visual Experience

https://jov.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2792416

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