ADHD is generally characterized by attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Those challenges are real, but they rarely tell the full story. Kids with ADHD often have a problem with how their brains process sensory information. The buzz of a fluorescent light, a crowded classroom, the feel of a shirt tag, or the constant movement around them can be a source of stress and distraction. Some kids will seek out sensory input whenever they can. Others work hard not to. When sens

My journey in occupational therapy didn’t begin in a textbook or a classroom. It began in a pediatric hospital, then moved into an inpatient mental health setting, and later into traditional pediatric clinics and sensory integration-focused environments. Each setting shaped me in different ways, but none more deeply than my time at LifeSkills. LifeSkills is not just a workplace for me. It’s a place I chose, a place I return to every day with gratitude, and a place where real