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Sensory integration

Sensory processing, regulation, daily life. How sensory differences shape a child's life

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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