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Waitlist Starter Guide for Parents
Support Your Child While Waiting for Therapy
Hello!
If your child is on an OT waitlist, it can feel overwhelming not knowing what to do in the meantime.
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This free guide is designed to help you get started—so you can better understand your child and feel more confident supporting them at home.
Section 1
Roadmaps
Understand common sensory patterns and where your child may need support.​
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Sensory Seeking – craving movement, touch, or sound
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Sensory Sensitive – strong reactions to sights, sounds, or textures
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Sensory Avoidant – avoiding certain sensations to feel more comfortable
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Each roadmap offers simple starting points to help you begin supporting your child at home.​
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Note: These roadmaps are educational tools and not individualized recommendations.
Section 2
Understanding Your Child's Sensory Patterns
Learn how to observe and recognize patterns in your child’s behavior.​
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Reflect using a Sensory Questionnaire
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Track challenges and strengths using the At Home Observation Form
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Notice patterns overtime
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The goal is to build awareness—not to label or diagnose.
Section 3
Strategies and Activities
Explore simple, practical tools you can try in your daily routines.​
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Resources:
Sensory Sensitive Strategies​
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Use what feels helpful and adjust based on your child’s response.
Section 4
Next Steps
If you’re still feeling unsure what to do next, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
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I offer 1:1 parent support to help guide you through this stage—so you can feel confident supporting your child while you wait for OT services.​​