Sensory Wellness

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ISBN: 9781963367546

The Art and Science of Thriving

Robyn Chu

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English

Future Horizons Incorporated
31 March 2026

Age groups: children; Child & developmental psychology; Teaching of students with emotional & behavioural difficulties

Sensational Life!

As a researcher and practitioner, I have spent much of my career exploring how people find balance and meaning in their lives. Over time, I began to notice that in all our talk about wellness, something essential was missing. We spoke about the mind and heart but rarely about the body, not just what it can do, but what it can perceive. I had seen how sensory awareness could restore calm and clarity in ways that words alone could not. Outside the therapy session, I saw a world that was sensory overloaded, yet sensory under-aware. We were racing through life without realizing how profoundly our sensory systems shape every moment of balance, peace, and connection. That realization sparked this book, born from the belief that thriving begins when we return to the wisdom of our senses. Sensory wellness is not about doing more. It is about coming home to ourselves. — Robyn Chu, MOT/OTRL

This life-changing guide will help bridge the gap between understanding sensory wellness and putting it into practice. Drawing on the foundations of neuroscience, personal reflection, and practical strategies, Sensory Wellness invites readers to explore the profound impact of sensory input on their overall well-being.

The journey begins with an introduction to the concept of sensory wellness, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with our internal sensory experiences to support regulation and self-awareness. The author, an occupational therapist specializing in sensory processing, shares expert guidance with insightful anecdotes showing how sensory health can elevate us from merely surviving to flourishing.

Section Two delves into the intricacies of various sensory systems. Each chapter provides a detailed overview of the development, function, and impact of these systems on our daily lives. Through exercises and practical tips, it encourages readers to identify their sensory preferences and integrate sensory regulation strategies into their routines.

The book concludes by offering tools and techniques to enhance regulation, resilience, and overall health. By embracing sensory wellness, readers can foster deeper connections with themselves and others, improving relationships and as well as work performance.

In Sensory Wellness, you will discover how tuning into your body's signals and adjusting your sensory environment can lead to a more connected, joyful life. Whether you are a parent, educator, therapist, or simply someone interested in improving your sensory health, this book provides valuable insights and techniques to help you grow.

By: Robyn Chu
Imprint: Future Horizons Incorporated
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781963367546
ISBN 10: 1963367545
Pages: 185
Publication Date: 31 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robyn Chu, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist, author, and educator specializing in sensory integration and processing across the lifespan. With a passion for supporting children, families, and adults with sensory differences, Robyn is dedicated to helping people understand how sensory experiences shape emotional regulation, relationships, social skills, and overall mental health. She approaches her work with a strengths-based lens, empowering individuals to thrive in daily life. Robyn is recognized as a thought leader in the research, assessment, and treatment of sensory integration and development. Drawing on real-life experience and research from her work at UCLA and UCSF, Robyn helps others understand the powerful impact of sensory processing—at home, at work, and at play. She lives with her family in Rescue, California.

Reviews for Sensory Wellness: The Art and Science of Thriving

Aha!, Aha!, and Aha! again! In her gentle, joyful, inclusive, nature-loving way, Robyn Chu invites us to join her on a sensory journey. She guides us to consider how to expand our sensory awareness and to notice our sensory preferences so we become more in sync with our bodies and environment. For example, I want to learn to be more visually attentive. You may seek to cope better amidst a noisy crowd, or to move more comfortably, or to adjust your energy level. When we follow her lovely and logical plan, achieving sensory wellness is not just possible, it is probable. -- Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A., author, The Out-of-Sync Child