Stop Fighting Your Nervous System.

-Learn To Ride The Waves!

A sensory-informed, neurodiversity affirming guide to understanding your body’s cues and learning to move with what arises.

Waves of Regulation

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed, burnt out, emotionally flooded, or just off and wished you had a clearer, kinder way to understand why? 

 

Society often tells us to push through our exhaustion or force ourselves into a mould that doesn't fit. But your body isn't broken, and you aren't failing. Your nervous system is simply trying to communicate with you. 


 Welcome to Waves of Regulation, a grounded, accessible guide created by Nikki Smit, neurodivergent occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience, to help you understand how your body communicates what it needs. 


 This 22-page guide is sensory-informed and designed to meet you exactly where you are. There is no heavy clinical jargon, no talk of fixing or curing, and no rigid compliance training. Instead, it offers a warm, empathetic roadmap to recognising your nervous system states and building a personal toolkit for regulation.

Inside the 22-page guide, we cover: 

  • Sensory Processing Basics: Demystifying how you take in and respond to the world around you. 
  •  The Sensory Systems: Understanding your unique sensory profile and needs.
  •  Nervous System States: How to recognise when you are grounded and present, activated, or shutting down.
  •  The Window of Capacity: Learning what impacts your daily bandwidth and how to honour it. 
  •  Activation & Settling Strategies: Practical, sensory strategies to support your nervous system when it needs more energy or when it's carrying too much.
  •  Reflective Prompts: Guided exercises to help you deeply understand your own patterns. 
  •  Your Personal Toolkit: A dedicated space to map out the sensory and regulation strategies that actually work for you.

Who is this for?

 This resource was built for anyone seeking a compassionate, body-first approach to stress and overwhelm. It is especially perfect for: 

  •  Neurodivergent Adults: Looking for a validating, neurodiversity-affirming framework to understand their nervous system responses, make sense of their sensory needs, and navigate burnout. 
  •  Parents of Neurodivergent Children: Wanting to understand their own nervous system responses so that they can show up with more awareness and steadiness for their child.
  • Therapists, Coaches & Educators: Wanting to deepen their own understanding of their nervous system responses, and have an accessible, relatable resource to use alongside adult and older adolescent clients.

"This is an incredible resource. The way it's written really resonates, particularly how it thoughtfully challenges common misconceptions about regulation — like the idea that calm automatically means regulated. That distinction is explained so clearly and beautifully, and I truly feel it has the potential to shift how many people understand and approach regulation and understand their own and others' nervous systems. What stands out most is how kind, authentic, and genuinely neuro-affirming the whole resource feels. It reflects Nikki's voice and values so naturally, making it both accessible and deeply impactful. A truly meaningful and much-needed piece of work."

Eleanor L.
Occupational Therapist 

"I absolutely love this resource! The way Nikki breaks regulation down is so clear — it just makes sense, and it never feels overwhelming to take in. I especially loved the gentle check-ins throughout. They invite reflection in a really safe, non-demanding way, so you're not just reading the information — you're connecting it back to yourself. The toolbox section was also so helpful and made everything feel practical and easy to apply. It is such a supportive resource for any human being!"

Haley W
Occupational Therapist

"This is an excellent, practical resource to use with clients. I love the waves analogy — it gives a clear visual of the rising and falling of our regulation system, making it easier for clients to understand and manage activated states. Having shared language to explore the nervous system and proactively plan supportive strategies is incredibly helpful and empowering in practice."

Rhiannon M.
Occupational Therapist 

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CEO / Founder

Waves of Regulation 

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Stop fighting your nervous system. Learn to ride the waves.
Welcome to Waves of Regulation, a grounded, accessible guide created by Nikki Smit, a neurodivergent occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience, to help you understand how your body communicates what it needs.  
This is a 22-page guide
It is sensory-informed and designed to meet you exactly where you are. There is no heavy clinical jargon, no talk of fixing or curing, and no rigid compliance training. Instead, it offers a warm, empathetic roadmap to recognising your nervous system states and building a personal toolkit for regulation.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is this for?

    Parents, therapists, educators, and neurodivergent adults who want to support regulation through a sensory-aware, body-based lens—without shame, overwhelm, or behavior charts.

    Do I need a background in sensory processing?

    Not at all. This guide was written to be accessible and supportive, even if you’re brand new to understanding the nervous system.

    Can I use this with clients?

    Yes! Therapists, OTs, and SLPs love using this as a discussion tool with families, teams, and caregivers. It helps everyone gain clarity and understanding.

    Is it a physical product?

    Nope! Waves of Regulation is a downloadable digital resource you can use instantly. You'll get both a full-color and a low-ink print-friendly version.

    Is this neurodiversity-affirming?

    100%. This guide is built on the understanding that regulation is not about compliance. It’s about safety, relationship, and connection.

    Nikki Smit

    Hi, I'm Nikki. I'm a neurodivergent occupational therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience, and a deep belief that regulation begins with relationship, not rules. I work with parents, therapists, and individuals who want to understand their nervous system responses through a lens of curiosity rather than deficit. My work sits at the intersection of sensory processing, relational neuroscience, and neurodiversity-affirming care. With a background in trauma-sensitive care and a deep respect for neurodiversity, I create resources that are both practical and compassionate: tools that help you trust your instincts, feel more grounded, and support regulation in ways that feel doable, not overwhelming. Whether you're here for your child, your clients, or yourself, I'm so glad you're here. Let’s build something gentler, together.

    Waves of Regulation 

    Only  $25