Sensory integration
Sensory processing, regulation, daily life. How sensory differences shape a child's life
What sensory processing is and why it is not "whims"
Sensory processing is neurobiology, not stubbornness. Why it affects sleep, food, behavior, speech. Different "sensory" terms, what they really mean.
8 sensory systems: how the brain perceives the world
Not just 5 senses, 8. Vestibular, proprioceptive, interoception. Hyper/hypo/seeking in each with examples. How it affects daily life.
Sensory overload: meltdown vs tantrum
Why a meltdown is not a whim. 5 key differences. Triggers. What to do at the moment of overload. What NOT to do. How to prevent it.
What science says about sensory integration
Ayres Sensory Integration vs "sensory games." What RCTs and meta-analyses show. What to realistically expect from therapy. Why sensory work does not cure autism.
Sensory support at home: what is safe and what is not
What you can do at home yourself. What NOT to do without a specialist assessment. Specialist red flags. When you need a doctor, not a sensory therapist.