Callan Parker Occupational Therapy

20/05/2026

🌿 Understanding the “Window of Tolerance” or Regulation Zone 🌿

We all have a “window” where we feel regulated, calm enough to cope, think clearly, connect with others, and manage daily demands.

When stress, sensory overload, fatigue, illness, emotions, or life demands become too much, we can move outside that window:

🔥 Hyperarousal — overwhelmed, anxious, angry, reactive, tearful, “too much energy”
❄️ Hypoarousal — shut down, withdrawn, numb, exhausted, disconnected

For children (and adults!), regulation is not about being calm all the time — it’s about recognising when we’re moving out of our window and having support, strategies, and connection to help us return. 💛

As OTs, we often help children and families build awareness of triggers, co-regulation strategies, sensory supports, and routines that strengthen regulation over time.

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14/04/2026

More about our Sensory Rings - R10 each

These small, stretchy rings provide gentle deep pressure and tactile input when rolled up and down the fingers...like a massage.
They are great for:
🖐 Supporting self-regulation and calming
🖐Improving body and finger awareness
🖐Providing a quiet, safe fidget for busy hands
🖐Assisting with focus during tasks (e.g. schoolwork, meetings, screen time)

Suitable for both children and adults, they can be especially helpful for those who seek sensory input, feel restless, or need support with attention and regulation throughout the day.
Simple, portable, and effective — an easy way to add calming sensory input wherever you are 🌿

P.s...Callan keeps one in her car to use in traffic 😋

14/04/2026

New goodies in our OT shop 🧸📚

We stock a range of sensory and scholastic supports to help with:
• Self-regulation
• Focus and attention
• Fine motor development
• Sensory processing needs
• Early learning and classroom participation

From reading highlight strips and pencil grips to embossed stickers, 3D Puzzles (, sensory body socks (ghost suits), Therabands for chair legs, sensory rings, chewable necklaces, and sensory brushes and more — each item is carefully chosen to support development in a practical, meaningful way ✨

OT-recommended, Kiddie-approved.

25/03/2026

Visiting mom at work today.... love that my mom doesnt have an office job! 🤸‍♀️🙌