Who we are
Traci Svee OTR/L
Clinic Owner & Founder
Sensory Hangar OT is a solo practice occupational therapy clinic. Traci Svee MOT, OTR/L has 19+ years of experience working as a pediatric occupational therapist in inpatient, outpatient, private practice and school settings. She is certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and licensed to practice in Washington state. In addition, she is trained and certified in Ayers Sensory Integration (ASI) theory, evaluation and treatment. Traci has also received training in Polyvagal Theory, DIR Floortime, SpIRiT Model - a framework for combining sensory, affective and motor (SAM) processing into a relationship-based sensory integrative model of intervention, Ready Bodies Learning Minds, Neuro-Developmental Treatment, Neuro-Affirming Practices, as well as Handwriting Without Tears and Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions CPS Model.
Our focus at Sensory Hangar OT is serving children ages 3-9 years of age, providing comprehensive assessment, data driven treatment decision planning and parent consultation using an Ayers Sensory Integration and relationship based approaches. Our goal is to help your child organize and make sense of their bodies so they can learn, grow and eventually soar into a happy and productive life.
WHAT IS AYERS SENSORY INTEGRATION® (ASI)
Ayers Sensory Integration (ASI) is a theory and therapeutic approach created by Dr. A. Jean Ayers. It explains how our brains process sensory information from the world around us, allowing us to interact with our environment in a meaningful way. The core idea of ASI is that our brains need to effectively register, modulate, and discriminate between different sensations. This includes input from all our senses: touch, movement, body position, sight, sound, taste, smell, and internal bodily feelings knows as interoception. When sensory integration is working properly, it helps us to participate in daily activities and develop important skills. ASI is an evidenced-based intervention often used with children who have autism, but has also been found to be effective with many other populations including those with ADHD, developmental delays, neurodevelopmental conditions, and anxiety and other mood disorders.