All human beings are unique and irreplaceable
It's up to us to understand how the brain and body learn to empower neurdiverse and typical children alike to thrive in a digital and AI world
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 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.
Hey there!
I'm Aubrey Schmalle
I am a pediatric sensory integrative occupational therapist who has helped thousands of parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals learn how to support neurodiverse children in a digital and AI world.
For over 20 years, I’ve dedicated my life to supporting neurodiverse children as they navigate the challenges that screens and technology can often pose to their health, learning, and social connections.
I developed the Body Activated Learning™ Framework to help kids stay focused and engaged, particularly in the classroom. This approach provides simple, effective strategies that balance screen time with physical activity, enhancing attention and building stronger social skills.
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.
TRUSTED BY
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)
FREEBIES & RESOURCES
The guides, tools and other resources you need to get started
How I Can Help (BOOK CLUB and COURSES)
Body Activated Learning 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
Learn how to implement the Body Activated Learning FrameworkTM to incorporate digitally mindful movement into your daily routines. You will learn what movement is critical for self-regulation and learning along ways to customize a plan for your family.
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.
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.
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
Coming Soon! 2025
Uniquely Human
Raising Leaders and Creators in an AI World
Uniquely Human is Aubrey's new book set for release in 2025. This is a transformative guide for parents to help their children succeed in an increasingly digital world. With AI rapidly reshaping industries, it’s crucial to nurture the skills that make us human—skills like connection, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
FREE GUIDE!
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.
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