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Sensory Superpowers in the ADHD Brain: Tapping into Somatic Intelligence for Regulation and Focus

Sensory Superpowers in the ADHD Brain: Tapping into Somatic Intelligence for Regulation and Focus

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Do your clients struggle with focus, meltdowns, or emotional regulation? In this dynamic session, Douglene Jackson invites you to discover how the body holds the key to calming the brain and igniting attention. Rooted in applied neuroscience and somatic intelligence, this course explores how tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular input create powerful pathways for regulation.

With hands-on demonstrations, evidence-based tools, and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to apply body-based techniques that enhance sensory processing and executive function in real time. Walk away with a toolkit of accessible sensory routines to reduce overstimulation, support transitions, and enhance therapeutic outcomes – whether in schools, clinics, or homes.

Experience Dr. Jackson's renowned blend of science, compassion, and empowerment as she transforms complex neuroscience into tangible, actionable clinical skills.

Participants will:

  • Engage with interactive strategies grounded in sensory neuroscience.
  • Explore case studies that reflect real-world challenges and triumphs.
  • Receive ready-to-use worksheets and visual tools to implement immediately.
  • Understand the risks and limitations of body-based interventions.

Here's What You'll Learn


The Power of the Body-Brain Connection

  • How the sensory systems influence regulation and attention
  • Overview of tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular input and beyond

Somatic Intelligence in Practice

  • What is somatic intelligence and what does it matter?
  • Recognizing body-based cues for dysregulation and calm

Hands-On Tools for Focus and Regulation

  • Demonstration of movement-based and sensory-based tools
  • Sample routines for transitions, emotional outbursts, and sustained attention

Clinical Application Across Settings

  • Customizing sensory strategies for school, home, and therapy
  • Case examples: ADHD, trauma, and sensory processing disorder

Risks and Limitations

  • Contraindications and cautions for somatic-based interventions
  • Ethical considerations in sensory-based care

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 2 hours of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

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Meet Your Experts


Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP, CYT, FAOTA

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Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP, CYT, FAOTA is CEO/founder of GIFTS Institute, being a health, wellness, and rehabilitation professional for over 25 years. Dr. Jackson specializes in human-centered innovation for whole-human optimization, promoting well-being, health equity, and AI literacy for individuals and organizations. She has given over 100 trainings internationally, keynote addresses, and a TEDx Talk, empowering personal and professional development across the lifespan.

Dr. Jackson holds a PhD in special education in early childhood, master’s in occupational therapy, bachelor's in rehabilitation services with a concentration in counseling, diploma of massage therapy, and various professional certifications, including assistive technology, sensory integration, telehealth, AI, UI/UX design, and many others in the health and wellness industries. She has served in leadership roles at the local, national, and international level, including as a past president of the Florida Occupational Therapy Association, past secretary of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, and current American Occupational Therapy Association’s alternate delegate to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Douglene Jackson is the founder of GIFTS Institute, LLC. She has an employment relationship with Southern California University of Health Services. Douglene Jackson receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Douglene Jackson is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, the World Federation of Occupational Therapists ,the Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists, the Integrated Medicine for the Underserved, the Mixed Methodology International Research Association, the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association, the Florida Occupational Therapy Association, the National Black Occupational Therapy, the South Florida Black Occupational Therapy Caucus, and the Black Empowerment in Autism.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS150483
Duration:
2 hours, 4 minutes
Copyright:
Dec 18, 2025
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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