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

At age 2, we were introduced to the world of Sensory Processing Disorder. Our son is a sensory seeker and on the Autism Spectrum. We know we are completely out of our depth and need the help of experienced professionals. He seems to have an insatiable need for sensory input. We had been in OT for years, but never with a team specializing in Sensory Processing Disorder. We heard about LifeSkills from our friends who have received tremendous help for their daughter. The evaluat