ABSTRACTThe association between sensory processing and occupation remains an understudied concept in occupational science, although the sensory system plays an integral role in connection and interaction between the individual and his or her surroundings. As neurocognitive theories of sensory processing continue to develop, there is great potential to consider the extent to which these findings can help to inform knowledge of occupation as well. This information may be harnessed to explore constructs such as meaning making, engagement in occupation, social participation, and adaptation, both independently and as interactive components of a holistic individual-environment transaction. Additionally, as neuroscience begins to embrace the importance of context and the role of the body in brain functioning, occupational scientists have the opportunity to contribute their unique knowledge related to how individuals meaningfully experience and act within the world. This paper aims to introduce some of these possibilities with an ultimate hope to demonstrate the value of neurocognitive perspectives for various processes in occupational science and reinvigorate the dialogue between these disciplines.