Episode 256: Supporting Neurological Development and Sensory Integration with Dino Mennillo

About this episode

The episode discusses how sensory integration supports neurological development in children with insights from expert Dino Mennillo.

How Sensory Integration in Children Supports Neurological Development This week on the podcast, we’re diving into an important conversation about neurological development, sensory integration, and how children learn, regulate, and engage with the world around them. We are joined by Dino Mennillo, founder and National Director of Occupational Therapy for Children, mental health-endorsed occupational therapist, and sensory integration specialist with nearly 30 years of experience supporting chi...

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Donovan

Guest: Dino Mennillo

Topics covered

• neurological development
• sensory integration
• children's learning
• mental health
• occupational therapy

Keywords

• sensory integration
• neurological development
• children
• occupational therapy
• mental health
• learning
• regulation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Occupational Therapy for Children

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