Sensory Circuits: The Focus Fix

Brief Description

This 15-minute deep dive explores how a simple three-stage sensory routine helped students with diverse learning needs dramatically improve their focus, memory recall, and classroom engagement. Discover the surprising science behind why moving your body first might be the key to unlocking better learning for everyone.

Summary

Ever wondered why you can't focus in long meetings or struggle to absorb new information? Teacher Amy Kemeridis discovered a game-changing solution through her action research with students aged 16-19 who have autism, Downs syndrome, and other learning differences.

Her daily 15-minute "sensory circuits" – involving alerting, organizing, and calming activities – led to remarkable results: students doubled their information recall, boosted work completion from 69% to 84%, and spent significantly more time in the optimal "green zone" for learning.

But here's the kicker: this isn't just for special education. The principles could revolutionize how we all prepare our brains for focused work. From the hidden senses that control our readiness to learn, to simple body-based strategies you can try today, this episode reveals why understanding your sensory system might be the missing piece in your productivity puzzle.