In using this resourceful guide, therapists can develop a comprehensive understanding of how trauma impacts their young clients brains and sensory systems. Filled with therapeutic strategies and activities tailored to specific regions of the brain, professionals will be able to optimise brain rehabilitation and improve sensory processing abilities. The book includes a wide range of low-cost, budgeted activities that can be applied in a variety of settings, including juvenile justice, rehab, schools, homes, residential care, and foster homes, all of which include guidance on how to engage the wider community in order to maximise the potential for healing. Complete with the latest research on trauma and real-life case studies, this book provides an excellent foundation on understanding the science and applying it in practice. It is an indispensable resource for paediatric caregivers looking to support the children theyre working with in healing the impact of trauma.
Marti Smith, OTR/L has been an occupational therapist for more than 25 years and has a passion for finding creative and inexpensive strategies to help a variety of diagnoses. Her current focus is on helping children who display dysregulation from trauma and neglect. She has been a national speaker since 2002, runs in-person and online training and has presented at international conferences. She has authored and co-authored three books, most recently The Connected Therapist: Relating Through the Senses. Marti lives in Austin, Texas.
Acknowledgements Preface Chapter 1: We Do Well When We Think We Can Chapter 2: Neural Networks that Connect Brain Regions Chapter 3: The Brainstem Chapter 4: The Diencephalon and Cerebellum Chapter 5: The Limbic Area Chapter 6: The Cortex Chapter 7: The Frontal Cortex Chapter 8: Assessment Chapter 9: Setting the Scene Chapter 10: Community and Caregiver Considerations for Treatment Planning Chapter 11: Practical Equipment Suggestions
Low-cost activities and somatosensory strategies for healing the sensory system after trauma
Erica Schuppe OTR/L, NMT Phase 1 certification holder via Neurosequential Network and Yoga Instructor
Marti Smith makes challenging subjects easier to digest, and the ideas included in the book are implementable today in your home, school, clinic, or community setting. As a trauma-responsive occupational therapist and adoptive parent this book is what I needed a decade ago!
Michael Remole MA, LCPC, NCC, I/ECHMHC, Founder of Gateway Family Services of Illinois & Rising Tide Conference
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have found Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma to be an invaluable resource for gaining a profound understanding of the intricate nature of behaviors and the neuroscience behind developmental trauma. To promote healing and overall well-being in individuals impacted by trauma, it is essential to adopt a biologically and developmentally grounded approach. The KALMAR app serves as a powerful tool in implementing this approach, providing a comprehensive treatment framework that addresses all aspects of a clients life. By incorporating Marti Smiths insights, professionals can enhance their effectiveness in assisting individuals affected by complex trauma, facilitating the development of a more integrated and cohesive brain.
Kim Barthel, OTR Relationship Matters
Sensory Healing after Developmental Trauma eloquently describes the impact of developmental trauma on the sensory systems and offers a compassionate and clear pathway to the possibility of healing. Marti Smith helps the reader empathically feel the impact of trauma on a childs mind and body while describing neurobiological processes in ways that are easily understood. A highlight of this book is that the offerings of sequential sensory interventions are user-friendly and doable for parents, teachers and clinicians alike.
