For families
Sitters who get sensory-overwhelm moments
Sensory differences do not show up the same in every kid. One kid is fine in a busy room but flattened by a single tag in a shirt. Another can wear anything but cannot handle the dishwasher running. A sitter who gets this is one who notices, dials the room down, and does not make it a moment.
Our sitters work with sensory-sensitive kids during the week — paraeducators in elementary classrooms, special-education teachers, Direct Support Professionals. They know which adjustments help and which make it worse.
What to expect
- Sitters who read your kid's sensory profile before they accept. Lights, sound, textures, foods, transitions — they want to know what works and what does not.
- Comfort with the small fixes. Dimming a lamp. Pausing the dishwasher. Closing the blinds. They do not need a big production to make a room calmer.
- Patience during overwhelm. They follow your written plan if you have one and they do not improvise new techniques.
- Respect for the gear. If your kid has a weighted vest, a chewy necklace, or noise-canceling headphones — the sitter knows what those are for and they do not put them away.
What we don't do
- The sitter is sitting. They do not run sensory-integration sessions, do not chart sessions, do not document progress against goals.
- We do not bill insurance, Medicaid, or your DD Waiver. Cash pay only.
- We do not administer prescription medications. If your kid takes one in the evening as part of your house routine, the sitter can hand it to your kid per your written instructions, but they do not measure, calculate, or document.
- We do not represent our sitters as occupational therapists or sensory specialists. They are sitters who know what overwhelm looks like.
Booking tips
- Use the kid profile to flag the top three triggers. The sitter reads it before they accept.
- If your kid has a calming routine — a specific show, a quiet corner, a particular blanket — write it as a step-by-step in the notes.
- Pre-booking video intros help a lot for sensory-sensitive kids. The sitter is not a stranger by the time they walk in.
- Favorite the sitter who works. Sensory profiles get smoother every booking with the same person.
Common questions
- Will the sitter follow our sensory diet?
- Yes — write it as a step-by-step in the booking notes. The sitter follows what you wrote. They do not, however, design or modify the plan; that is for your kid's OT or care team.
- What if my kid goes into overwhelm during the booking?
- The sitter follows your written plan if you have one. If there is no plan, the sitter defaults to the basics — dim the room, lower the volume, give your kid space and time. If escalation continues, they text you.
- Can the sitter bring their own sensory tools?
- Some sitters do — a small kit of fidgets, a few quiet activities, a couple of weighted lap pads. Others do not. List in your kid profile whether you want extra tools brought in or whether your own setup is preferred.
- Are your sitters trained in sensory integration?
- Some have studied sensory processing through their professional roles. None hold themselves out as sensory specialists. The credential is the floor; the experience is what matters.