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Uniquely Human, Now Available

Raising Leaders and Creators in an AI World

Written by pediatric occupational therapist Aubrey Schmalle, this book brings the Body Activated Learning Framework into homes and classrooms, giving children the tools they need to grow as confident, creative, and resilient thinkers.

To be a parent is to be chief designer of a product more advanced than any technology and more interesting than the greatest work of art. 

—Alain de Botton

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Help Kids Succeed in a Digital World

Unlock expert tips to understand your child’s digital habits and practical strategies to help them thrive in today’s tech-driven world. This quick guide offers actionable advice to create a healthy balance between screen time and real-life success.

Aubrey Schmalle OTR/L - Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Author, Speaker, Trainer

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I'm Aubrey Schmalle

 

Aubrey Schmalle, OTR/L, SIPT, is a nationally recognized occupational therapist, child development expert, and the creator of the Body Activated LearningTM framework.

With over two decades of experience, she helps families bridge therapy and real life through science-based, sensory-informed strategies. A dynamic speaker and devoted mom, Aubrey empowers parents to raise confident, emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in a tech-driven world—always grounded in connection, creativity, and compassion.

 

Whether you’re a parent, professional, or a teacher, my goal is to equip you with the tools you need to help every child succeed, no matter their abilities.

Her newest book, Uniquely Human: Raising Leaders & Creators in an AI World, is available today, bringing her Body Activated Learning™ framework directly to parents, educators, and caregivers everywhere.

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER & TRAINER

Aubrey has spoken at numerous professional, educator, and parent events internationally and across the US

Testimonials

I really enjoyed how Aubrey provided examples of sensory strategies that can be used with students and also how she went in-depth with the different sensory systems.

Occupational therapist with 5 years experience

Finally a course with actual strategies to use for treatment

Occupational theraapist with 16+ years experience

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TESTIMONIALS

Aubrey shares valuable information about Body Activated Learning that any parent can use to help their kids take intentional breaks between all the time on the computer.

Beth Ellen Nash
Founder and Owner of Wings to Soar Online Academy

Body Activated Learning brought my teaching experience to a whole new level. Inspired and feeling confident, I revised my nursery school curriculum to include Body Activated Learning for everyone. The results have been incredible.

Danette Meigel
Head teacher (Christ Church Nursery School)

How I Can Help (BOOK CLUB and COURSES)

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bodyactivatedlearning.com is my online learning platform.  My mission is to empower parents, educators, and professionals to give children the uniquely human skills they need to thrive in a constantly-changing digital world.

FOR PARENTS

Join my 12-week book club with at least one other person in your family or community to work together to build a digitally mindful and empowering plan to raise your children as leaders and creators.  You will also learn how to implement concepts from the Body Activated Learning FrameworkTM to incorporate digitally mindful movement into your daily routines.

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FOR EDUCATORS

Meet the needs of today's neurodiverse learners. Integrate the Body Activated Learning FrameworkTM into your daily classroom and camp movement activities. Improve classroom set-up and daily routines to optimize attention and engagement. This framework is a great universal design option to support children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, and Fragile X Syndrome in an integrated classroom.

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FOR THERAPISTS

Ready to advance your OT/PT knowledge and expertise? Earn continuing education credits by completing one of my courses for professionals available through Theramoves.com or PESI.

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The more you learn about the human mind, the more you can use it to enhance your life.

-- Dr. Prem Jagyasi

Body Activated Learning

Supporting Attention and Engagement in Children

The Body Activated Learning Framework by Aubrey Schmalle takes a new approach to designing sensory support plans for children at home and in school.  The framework groups movement into four categories:  Energize, Activate, Restore, and Regroup.  By optimizing the types of movement activities children engage in, you can give them the body foundation for regulation, attention, and engagement. The book may be categorized as parenting books or mental health books​ on different platforms, but the focus of the book is only to engage kids as much as possible.

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All human beings are unique and irreplaceable

It's up to us to understand how the brain and body learn to empower neurodiverse and typical children alike to thrive in a digital and AI world. It is also a matter of choice that you do it by research, learning through mental health and parenting books, or with my help.

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