The Sensory Sleep Course: A Holistic Approach to Improving Children’s Sleep

The Sensory Sleep Course: A Holistic Approach to Improving Children’s Sleep

Learn how to support your child or client’s sleep from a sensory and holistic perspective! Designed for parents and pediatric therapy professionals, this course walks you through hands-on strategies that will make sleep smoother for sensory kids!

Learn how to support your child or client’s sleep from a sensory and holistic perspective! Designed for parents and pediatric therapy professionals, this course walks you through hands-on strategies that will make sleep smoother for sensory kids!

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AOTA CEUs
Provides continuing education hours approved by AOTA for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants
.45 AOTA CEUs
$99
This course is approved for .45 AOTA CEUs or 4.5 contact hours

Taught by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with advanced training in Primitive Reflex Integration and Sensory Processing

7 Module training of 4.5 hours of video lessons

30+ Instructional digital PDFs included

Comprehensive overview of strategies to support sleep and for sleep improvements

Learning how to create a personalized sensory-friendly bedtime routine

Suggestions for ruling out sleep disordered breathing and other medical challenges contributing to poor sleep

Includes sensory diets, checklists, and activity ideas to make the bedtime routine easier and more effective

Understanding the importance of emotional regulation for bedtime and tips to tackle big emotions

Expert-led discussion on the use of safety beds

Pre-made, ready to use checklists, visual charts, and sensory diets

Product recommendations for promoting sleep from sun up to sun down

This course is approved for .45 AOTA CEUs or 4.5 Contact Hours (see continuing education section below for more information)

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Designed for parents, educators and therapists looking to support your child or client’s sleep from a sensory and holistic perspective. This course walks you through hands-on strategies that will make sleep smoother for sensory kids!
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Taught by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with advanced training in Primitive Reflex Integration and Sensory Processing

7 Module training of 4.5 hours of video lessons

30+ Instructional digital PDFs included

Comprehensive overview of strategies to support sleep and for sleep improvements

Learning how to create a personalized sensory-friendly bedtime routine

Suggestions for ruling out sleep disordered breathing and other medical challenges contributing to poor sleep

Includes sensory diets, checklists, and activity ideas to make the bedtime routine easier and more effective

Understanding the importance of emotional regulation for bedtime and tips to tackle big emotions

Expert-led discussion on the use of safety beds

Pre-made, ready to use checklists, visual charts, and sensory diets

Product recommendations for promoting sleep from sun up to sun down

This course is approved for .45 AOTA CEUs or 4.5 Contact Hours (see continuing education section below for more information)

See Course Summary
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Does your client or child struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting quality sleep?

About 43% of school age children experience disruptions in sleep

You’re not alone. Sleep challenges are one of the most common concerns families bring to occupational therapists, and research shows that up to 80% of children with sensory needs experience significant sleep difficulties.

As a parent or practitioner, you see firsthand how poor sleep impacts every area of life — from behavior and emotional regulation to attention, learning, and family well-being. Yet, many traditional sleep strategies don’t take into account the sensory processing differences that make it harder for children to settle and stay asleep.

How do sensory strategies during the day improve sleep at night?

Sleep doesn’t just start at bedtime, it’s built throughout the day!

A child’s ability to fall asleep and stay asleep is directly influenced by how regulated their sensory system is during waking hours. When children experience too much stimulation, or not enough of the right kind, their nervous systems stay “on high alert,” making it difficult to wind down at night. By weaving in intentional sensory strategies during the day, you can help children:
  • Achieve better regulation throughout daily routines.
  • Reduce anxiety, restlessness, and bedtime resistance.
  • Support natural circadian rhythms for more consistent sleep patterns.

Could your child or client benefit from better sleep?

You’re Child or client may be struggling To get Enough Quality sleep if they Show Challenges with:

Irritability and Mood Swings

Headaches

Difficulty Falling Asleep or Staying Asleep

Daytime Sleepiness

Concentration and Learning Problems

If any of these sound familiar, Harkla’s Sensory Sleep Course can help teach you how to help promote a more organized nervous system, that will in turn improve sleep hygiene and quality of life!

Who Is This Training Designed For?

WHETHER YOU’RE A PARENT or Therapist, Our Sensory Sleep Course IS FOR YOU!

Parents and Caregivers

Anyone with children with sleep challenges in their life. Designed for child(ren) ages 2+.

Clinic-Based Therapists

Those who work with
children in the therapy
setting; Pediatric OTs,
COTAs, PTs, PTAs.

Pediatric Professionals

Other professionals
working with children
who struggle sleeping.

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Meet Your Instructors

Learn from two passionate CertifieD Occupational Therapy Assistants

We are two very passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who specialize in Sensory Integration and Primitive Reflex Integration.

After over 10 years of working with children in outpatient settings, we realized we wanted to bring our expertise to more families and therapists. With this mission in mind, we started the All Things Sensory Podcast, and have been creating in-depth trainings to help children with sensory challenges and retained primitive reflexes.

Our goal is to empower and educate families, caregivers, therapists, and educators to ultimately create strong, confident children!

We are so excited to have you join us!

Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialists

Our passion FOR primitive reflexes

We became Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialists (CPRCS) in 2023, although we have over 10 years of experience.

We have the expertise, team and resources to bring this information to you in a way that makes sense. We can’t wait to hear your success stories after taking this course and putting it into action. This course combines our 9+ years of experience in occupational therapy plus hours of continuing education to make it, in our opinions, one of the best resources for sensory processing and integration.

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS

Jessica Hill, COTA/L, CPRCS

Rachel Harrington

COTA/L, CPRCS

Rachel is a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is dedicated to helping children with different abilities feel confident in their own skin. She holds her Autism Certificate, and is continuing her education in Handwriting Without Tears, Primitive Reflex Integration, Sensory Integration, and more! Rachel lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, two young children, and dog, and can be found outside hiking, playing games, and not taking life too seriously!
Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill

COTA/L, CPRCS

Jessica is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who specializes in Pediatrics. She is passionate about helping children become healthy, happy, and confident members of society. She has training and experience in Primitive Reflex Integration, Sensory Integration, feeding, and parent training. Jessica and her son live in Boise, Idaho with their two crazy cats and enjoy hiking, swimming, and traveling!

Guest Instructor: Safety Bed Expert

Meet Taylor Asher: The IN-HOUse Occupational Therapist FROM CUBBY BEDS

Specializing in various areas of practice, including pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics, Taylor has made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals and families through her compassionate and personalized approach to therapy.

Taylor has developed a comprehensive understanding of durable medical equipment. She possesses in-depth knowledge of different devices, their functionalities, and their potential to enhance patients’ functional abilities. Taylor has successfully collaborated with suppliers and healthcare professionals to recommend and implement appropriate equipment solutions tailored to individual patient needs.

Taylor joins the course in Module 6 for a comprehensive overview and expert-led discussion on the use of safety beds.

Taylor Asher, OTR/L

Here’s What You Get

AOTA CEUs

THIS DIGITAL COURSE IS A 7 MODULE TRAINING WITH 4.5 HOURS of video, AND 4.5 contact hours / .45 AOTA CEUs, that walk you through step by step strategies for improving sleep and quality of life in children Ages 2 and Up.

MODULE 1

Understanding Sleep in Children

Gain a deep understanding of how sleep works. In this module, you’ll explore the science of sleep, common sleep challenges in children (including those with sensory needs), and how poor sleep impacts behavior, learning, and family life.
MODULE 2

Medical and Physical Considerations

Before addressing sensory strategies, it’s important to recognize when medical or physical factors may be affecting sleep. This module covers common medical conditions, red flags to watch for, and when to refer families to other professionals for additional support.
MODULE 3

Daily Habits That Promote Better Sleep

Sleep success starts long before bedtime. Discover how daytime routines, including nutrition, movement, and sensory input, shape a child’s ability to rest at night. You’ll learn practical ways to help families build healthy daily rhythms that support more restorative sleep.
MODULE 4

Creating a Personalized Sensory-Friendly Bedtime Routine

Every child is unique, which is why bedtime routines should be too. This module walks you through how to design individualized, sensory-friendly bedtime routines that help children transition calmly to sleep. You’ll explore sensory activities, environment setup, and ways to reduce bedtime battles.
MODULE 5

Emotional Supports

Sleep challenges often bring stress, frustration, and anxiety, for both children and parents. In this module, you’ll learn strategies to support emotional regulation at bedtime, build resilience, and empower families with tools to approach sleep struggles with confidence and compassion.
MODULE 6

Products and Tools to Support Sleep

From weighted blankets to white noise machines, there are countless products marketed for better sleep. This module helps you cut through the noise by reviewing evidence-based tools, sensory supports, safety beds and environmental adjustments that truly make a difference.
MODULE 7

Putting It All Together

Bring your knowledge full circle. This module guides you in integrating medical awareness, daily habits, sensory strategies, emotional supports, and tools into a comprehensive plan. You’ll learn how to tailor recommendations to each child and family for lasting impact.
BONUS!

Resources and Research

Wrap up the course with a curated library of resources, references, and research studies you can use in your practice. These materials will help you stay current, support your clinical decision-making, and share evidence-based information with families.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this COURSE, participants should be able to:

1
State three evidence-based occupational therapy interventions that support improved sleep quality in pediatric populations.
2
Identify the role of occupational therapy in collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams (e.g., pediatricians, sleep specialists) to support sustainable sleep interventions for children.
3
Identify appropriate assessment tools and outcome measures for sleep-related occupational performance.
4
List three sensory strategies that parents can implement during the bedtime routine to promote a more organized nervous system, that will in turn improve sleep hygiene.
5
State two interventions to implement with a child who displays self-limiting behaviors in bed, i.e. head banging, pinching, biting.
AOTA GUIDELINES

The Sensory Sleep Course:
A Holistic Approach to Improving Children’s Sleep

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Help your child get the rest they need with the Sleep & Sensory Solutions for Kids course! Designed by pediatric occupational therapy assistants, specializing in sensory regulation and child development, this course goes beyond simple bedtime routines by teaching sensory strategies and nervous system regulation techniques that promote deeper, more restful sleep. Families will learn practical, easy-to-implement tools tailored to children with a variety of needs and abilities, along with trusted product recommendations to create the ideal sleep environment. Whether your child struggles to wind down, stay asleep, or wake up refreshed, this 3-hour course gives you the knowledge and strategies to support better sleep—and a healthier, happier child.

PD Provider Name and Contact Information:

Harkla Co

support@harkla.co

1-844-939-2122

Speakers/Authors:

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC, CPRCS

Jessica Hill, COTA/L, CPRCS

Taylor Asher, OTR/L

Target Audience:

Introductory-intermediate-level OTs, COTAs, PTs, PTAs, and other pediatric professionals

Note: While many professionals may benefit from the course content, we can only guarantee acceptance of continuing education by AOTA.

AOTA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Contact Hours:

4.5 contact hours / 0.45 AOTA CEUs

Time Ordered Agenda: View Here

Educational Level:

Introductory

Disclosures:

Financial: Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill are employees of Harkla Co. and podcast hosts of All Things Sensory, by Harkla.

Non-Financial: Taylor Asher is an employee of Cubby Beds.

Registration Information, Including Special Needs Requests:

Harkla will make accommodations following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require specific accommodations because of a disability, please email support@harkla.co prior to beginning the course to make appropriate arrangements. Requests may also be made by calling Harkla at 1-844-939-2122 Login to your account on Harkla.co to access your course materials, video lessons, post-test, and course evaluation.

PD Activity Completion Requirements:

Record of purchase (recorded automatically by our system and checked when accessing the post-test)

Successful completion of the post-test (≥ 80%)

Attestation statement verifying the learner viewed the webinar in its entirety and completed the post-test independently (included on post-test)

Cancellation Policies:

Canceled By Harkla: This course is not presented live, therefore will not be canceled by Harkla at any time. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with accessing your course materials, please contact Harkla:
support@harkla.co
Harkla’s Happiness Guarantee provides full refunds if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Contact support for assistance.

Canceled By Participants: Participants may cancel their purchase at any time before beginning the course and will receive a full refund. Please contact customer service for assistance: support@harkla.co

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Why Families & Therapists Love This Course

Why Families & Therapists Love This Course

Support Children With Sleep
Difficulties And Sensory Processing
Challenges

If your client or child have sleep or sensory challenges, incorporating sensory-based sleep interventions could lead to improved:

  • Better, Quality, Consistent Sleep
  • Self-Regulation
  • Sleep Routine Independence
  • Quality of Life

Makes Learning Fun!

We believe that learning is more impactful when it’s fun! This course provides you with the tools to implement new activities & exercises in a positive way to engage your client or child.

Understanding The ‘Why’

We’re not here to diagnose or put a band-aid on a “problem”. Just straight forward information as to WHY your client or child may be struggling and engaging, actionable exercises that will help.

No More Guessing

With video demonstrations and clear descriptions, we take the guesswork out of helping you, and your client or child experience success. We want to make this as easy as possible for you.

LET’S GET STARTED!

The Sensory Sleep Course:
A Holistic Approach to Improving Children’s Sleep

Learn how to support your child or client’s sleep from a sensory and holistic perspective! Designed for parents and pediatric therapy professionals, this course walks you through hands-on strategies that will make sleep smoother for sensory kids!

$99.00
SELECT COURSE OPTION

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Is This Course Administered?

This course is administered via online videos and worksheet downloads that you are able to access through learn.harkla.co once you have purchased!

What Is The Refund Policy For This Course?

Like all Harkla products, this falls under our lifetime guarantee. This basically means that if at any time you aren’t satisfied with the course, we’ll refund you right away.

Will I Have Access To The Instructors For The Course?

You have access to the instructors via the discussion forum within the course. In the course you are able to comment and get answers to those comments as you go from the instructors or even from fellow course takers.

We also are very responsive on customer support and social media to connect with our community.

Is This Course Beneficial For Children Without Learning Disabilities?

Yes, without a doubt! Everyone has a sensory system and sensory preferences whether they have a formal diagnosis or not. Every child can benefit from the sensory activities, tools, and strategies provided in this course in order to improve their overall sleep quality!

Can Parents Take This Course?

Absolutely! The ‘Parent Level’ Option will be best for you if you’re a parent. This course breaks down complicated concepts and terms so they are easy to understand and implement for both pediatric professionals and parents.

Is This Course Research-Based?

Yes! We include the evidence-based articles we used to create this course, as well as the research we use as pediatric occupational therapy assistants that support our treatment interventions. You can find the resources and references in the last module of this course.

How Long Is This Course?

Approximately 4.5 hours that you can go through and revisit at your own pace!

What Age Range Is This Course Best Suited For?

The Sensory Sleep Course is designed for children / people ages 2 and older.

How Do I Get My Certification For CEUs?

In order to earn your AOTA CEU certificate you must complete the course evaluation and pass the post-test with 80% accuracy. Then you'll be able to download and print your certificate for continuing education!

Is There A Payment Plan For The Course?

Yes! If you select Shop Pay or PayPal while checking out, you will have the option to select a pay over time plan. If you need any help with this, please reach out to us: support@harkla.co

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Giving Back On Our Sales

1% of all Sales are donated to GAME CHANGERS Idaho

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At Harkla, our goal is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. To continue our mission and to support the sensory community, we donate 1% of every sale to Game Changers Idaho. Game Changers Idaho provides year-round inclusive sports leagues to give children of all abilities the opportunity to learn, grow & create friendships through sports. Learn more about Game Changers Idaho here.

“Game Changers Idaho strives to make an impact benefiting over 400 children with special needs in the grades of K-12 by providing adaptive sports year around in the Treasure Valley. All sports programs (7) are free to all of our families as we seek funding from the community. Harkla has been one of our most dedicated [sponsors], allowing hundreds of children play sports to their best ability! We are so appreciative of Harkla’s support.”

Gabriel Moreno
Executive Director
Game Changers Idaho

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