Sensory Processing & Integration
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This explains why some kids don't notice they need the bathroom until it's urgent.
Focus on getting help for functional impairment, not fighting for a specific label.
Sensory differences are nearly universal in autism, but having sensory issues doesn't mean autism.
Sensory seeking can look like hyperactivity, and sensory overload can impair attention.
Not all 'sensory therapy' is the same. Fidelity to the Ayres model matters.
Proactive sensory input may prevent dysregulation better than reactive strategies.
Build skills, not just accommodations. The child won't always have a sensory-friendly environment.
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