Find answers to your questions about occupational therapy at home, sensory integration dysfunction, and executive functioning through the lens of the OT-Parent Method™. Our team of occupational therapists has answered in plain language the most common queries with practical guidance you can apply in just 10 minutes a day.
Occupational Therapy & Sensory Integration
What is sensory integration dysfunction?
Sensory integration dysfunction is a neurological condition where the brain struggles to process and respond to information received through the senses.
Children with this condition may overreact or underreact to touch, sound, movement, or visual input, making everyday tasks like dressing, eating, or learning feel overwhelming.
Occupational therapists trained in sensory integration — like the team at Ergotreatment — use structured sensory activities to help the brain process input more effectively. Parents can support their child daily through simple, targeted exercises designed to gradually improve regulation and attention.
Can occupational therapy be done at home?
Yes, occupational therapy can be effectively done at home when guided by a structured, evidence-based program.
Home-based OT allows children to practice skills in the environment where they actually live — making progress faster and more meaningful than clinic-only therapy.
Parents implement daily activities around sensory regulation, dressing, and executive function as the therapist's partner. The Ergotreatment OT-Parent Method is specifically designed for parents to deliver expert-level OT at home in as little as 10 minutes a day, without needing a clinical background.
How does home-based occupational therapy help children with Autism?
Home-based occupational therapy helps children with Autism by addressing sensory, behavioral, and daily living challenges in their own environment.
Children with Autism often experience sensory integration dysfunction — difficulty processing touch, sound, or movement — which structured OT activities directly target.
At home, parents implement sensory diets, ABA-informed routines, and executive function exercises that support communication, self-regulation, and independence. Ergotreatment's OT-Parent Method combines ABA and sensory integration techniques into practical playbooks any parent can use daily, without waiting for clinic appointments.
What is sensory integration therapy?
Sensory integration therapy is an occupational therapy approach that uses structured sensory activities to help children's brains process environmental information more effectively.
Developed by Dr. A. Jean Ayres, it targets how the nervous system receives and responds to sensory input — including touch, movement, sound, and body awareness. Therapists and trained parents guide children through activities that challenge and reorganize sensory processing, improving behavior, attention, and daily function.
At Ergotreatment, sensory integration is one of the two core pillars of the OT-Parent Method, combined with ABA for a comprehensive at-home approach.
How can I help my child with sensory processing issues at home?
You can help your child with sensory processing issues at home by implementing a consistent sensory diet.
A sensory diet is not about food — it is a brain-based activity plan: a personalized schedule of activities that regulate your child's nervous system throughout the day.
Practical strategies include deep pressure input, movement breaks, tactile play, and controlled sound environments. These require no special equipment or clinical setting.
The Ergotreatment OT-Parent Method gives parents a structured, step-by-step sensory activity library for children ages 2–18, designed to be completed in 10-minute daily sessions without prior therapy experience.
How do I start occupational therapy at home for my child?
Start by identifying where your child struggles most — sensory regulation, daily living skills, or executive function — then implement structured activities targeting those areas consistently every day.
You don't need to be a therapist, but you do need an evidence-based program to guide you. The Ergotreatment OT-Parent Method was built for parents with no clinical background who want to give their child expert-level OT support at home.
The OT-Parent Membership provides access to workbooks and activity libraries for children ages 2–18, starting immediately after joining.
What are executive functioning activities for kids?
Executive functioning activities for kids are structured exercises that build planning, focus, impulse control, and task completion skills. These mental skills — including working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation — are essential for school success and daily independence.
Practical activities include sequencing tasks, memory games, timed organizational challenges, and guided problem-solving. Children with ADHD, Autism, or sensory processing differences often need targeted executive function support.
Ergotreatment's OT-Parent Method includes a dedicated executive functioning playbook library, built by occupational therapists, for children ages 2–18.
How do I help a toddler with sensory issues?
Help a toddler with sensory issues through gradual, playful exposure to the sensory input they find challenging — textures, sounds, movement, or light. Avoid forcing sensory experiences, which increases avoidance.
Instead, create a predictable sensory routine that introduces new stimuli slowly and positively. Simple strategies include sensory bins, messy play, rhythmic movement, and firm tactile input like massage.
Ergotreatment's OT-Parent Method includes specific sensory integration activities for toddlers starting at age 2, designed by occupational therapists and implemented by parents at home in minutes.
What does an occupational therapist do at home?
An occupational therapist working at home assesses a child's challenges in their natural environment and designs a structured program to improve daily living skills, sensory regulation, and executive function.
Unlike clinic-based therapy, home-based OT focuses on the real contexts where a child needs to function — the kitchen, the bedroom routine, the daily schedule.
At Ergotreatment, our team of occupational therapists has translated this expertise into the OT-Parent Method: a structured program that trains parents to deliver consistent, effective OT support daily without needing a therapist in the room.
What is the OT-Parent Method?
The OT-Parent Method is an evidence-informed home occupational therapy program developed by Ergotreatment — founded by occupational therapists Stelios Chountalas and Stratos Papageorgiou — that combines ABA and sensory integration into a structured daily practice for parents.
Unlike traditional clinic-based therapy, it trains parents to become the primary agents of their child's progress through 10-minute daily sessions drawn from OT workbooks, sensory activity guides, and executive function playbooks. The method supports children ages 2–18 and is accessible through Ergotreatment membership plans.
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Can I change/cancel my order?
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Do you store card details?
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Are transactions secure?
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Order processing time?
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Methods & cost?
Shown at Checkout.
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Tracking & delivery issues?
You’ll receive a tracking link as soon as your order ships. If the status shows “Delivered” but you haven’t received it, notify the carrier and us within 7 days.
Customs/duties?
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Returns & Exchanges
Return windows (from delivery date):
- Non-Members: 14 days
- Essential 4-Week Parent: 30 days (plus free shipping on eligible orders)
- Momentum 3-Month Parent: 60 days
- VIP Annual Parent: 180 days
- EEA/UK: the statutory 14-day right of withdrawal always applies (subject to statutory exceptions).
Eligibility requirements:
Unused, in original packaging, in resellable condition, with all manuals/accessories, and proof of purchase.
Health/hygiene & medical items: once unsealed, not returnable unless defective.
Personalized items & gift cards: not returnable unless defective.
How do I start a return?
Email ergotreatment@ergotreatment.com with your order number, the items, and the reason. We’ll confirm and send RMA instructions.
Return shipping:
We don’t provide prepaid labels.
- Change of mind: you cover shipping costs and the risk of loss until delivered to us.
- Defective/incorrect items: we reimburse basic postage up to these per-shipment caps:
USA: Non-Member $5 | Free $10 | Monthly $15 | Yearly $20
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(Excludes insurance/signature/packaging purchases.) Frequency: up to one reimbursement every 6 months per customer/address.
Store credit / refunds:
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Exchanges – active subscribers only:
Same product in a different size/variant (subject to availability). Request windows: Essential 7 days | Momentum 14 days | VIP 21 days.
Subject to the general conditions. Non-members: not available.
Products & Safety
Are the products suitable for at-home occupational therapy?
Of course! We provide solutions for sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills, and self-regulation.
Assembly/care instructions?
Provided in the box and/or as a downloadable file on the product page.
Medical disclaimer
Our content and materials do not replace diagnosis or individualized treatment. Always follow the instructions for use and consult a licensed healthcare professional where required.
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Can they be combined with subscriber discounts?
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When we display a reduction, we show the previous lowest price within the last 30 days.
Returns abuse:
We monitor excessive or non-compliant returns and may restrict services in accordance with the law.
For Schools, Centers & Therapists
Bulk orders/quotes?
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Targeted equipment recommendations?
Tell us the ages, space, and intervention goals—we’ll prepare a setup proposal.
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