Carrie Schmitt

Doctor of Occupational Therapy * Pediatric Practitioner

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    • An Educator’s Guide to Sensory Processing
    • The Caregiver’s Guide to Sensory Processing
    • Interoception & Introspection
    • Interoception and Mental Health
    • The Sensory Capacity of Interoception
  • Services
    • Sensory Health Consulting
    • Occupational Therapy Evaluation & Intervention
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    • Executive Function
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    • Publications
      • Sensory Processing, Interoception, and Occupational Performance in Adults Seeking Sensory-Based Intervention: An Exploratory Study
      • Interoception: A Multi-Sensory Foundation of Participation in Daily Life
      • Characteristics of Adults With Sensory Differences: An Exploratory Study Using the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness, Version 2
      • Adolescents’ and Adults’ Perceptions of Sensory-Based Interventions: A Qualitative Analysis
    • Making Sense Podcast
      • Risky Play with Dr. Anita Bundy
      • A Family Nurse Practitioner and mom shares her personal and professional encounters with ADHD and SPD with Dr. Holly Healy
      • Reaching for Sustainable Behavioral Shifts: A Look Inside the Applied Educational Neuroscience Framework with Dr. Lori Desautels
      • A Family’s Journey to Sensory Health with Jerade and Maria Tipton
      • The Role of Occupational Therapy in Trauma Informed and Responsive Care: An OT’s Personal Story with Rachel Ashcraft
      • The Shift to Neurodiversity-affirming Psychological Assessment with Dr. Courtney McDonnell and Dr. Jared Kilmer
    • Parent-Teacher Conference Form
    • Sensory Processing
      • Sensory Inspired Products
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  • The Sensory Movement Podcast
    • S1E4:Embodiment in Everyday Life: Feeling Safe in Your Body Again
    • S1E3: From Overwhelm to Regulation: How Sensory Systems Support Safety
    • S1E2: Sensation as the Source of Wisdom in the Body
    • S1E1: Sensory Health Is Human Health

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As a pediatric occupational therapist and mom of four, I know how overwhelming it can feel when you’re trying to support a child who experiences the world differently. This space was created with you in mind — whether you’re a parent, educator, or professional seeking to better understand sensory processing and nervous system regulation.

Here, you’ll find practical tools, evidence-informed strategies, and insights grounded in nearly three decades of experience. My goal is to empower you with accessible, compassionate guidance that helps you support the children in your care with confidence and clarity.

Below, you’ll find some of the most frequently requested topics — handpicked to answer common questions, offer clarity, and provide meaningful support right when you need it.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore sensory health or you’re deep in the work of helping a child thrive, these resources are here to guide, inspire, and equip you every step of the way.

Free, Downloadable Parent Teacher Conference Form

Free, downloadable sensory differences checklist

Executive Function

Play

Making Sense Podcast Episodes

My Publications

Sensory Processing-related articles and posts

Meet Carrie

I am a Doctor of Occupational Therapy with 27 years of experience. My professional passions include sensory health and wellness, evidence-based practice, and parent/caregiver education. As a wife and mother of 4 children, I offer compassionate care and place a high value on real life application.

Recent Posts

  • S1E8: Strengths-Based Sensory Profiles: Discovering What Helps You Thrive
  • SIE7 Sensory Processing in Adults: The Conversations We’ve Been Missing
  • S1E6: Supporting Kids With Sensory Processing Differences: Without Fixing Them
  • SIE5: Beyond the Clinic: Sensory Support for Real Life
  • S1E4:Embodiment in Everyday Life: Feeling Safe in Your Body Again

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