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Autism, Sensory Processing

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Autism,

Sensory Processing

& Behavior Support Resources

The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Therapy

The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Therapy

The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All TherapyDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 14/04/2026

Is therapy becoming a checklist? Many families move from OT to ABA to Speech, seeing "progress" on paper but feeling a deep disconnect at home. Rigid protocols often address parts of the child, but they rarely support the whole human. As an OT for over 20 years, I’ve learned that the most complex kids don't need a stricter plan—they need an integrated one that honors their nervous system. Let’s move past "one-size-fits-all" and start seeing the child in front of us.

Child Behavior & Development
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The Power of Play: Why Movement Isn’t Optional for Your Neurodiverse Child

The Power of Play: Why Movement Isn’t Optional for Your Neurodiverse Child

The Power of Play: Why Movement Isn’t Optional for Your Neurodiverse ChildDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 07/04/2026

Play isn’t optional. It’s the most neurologically efficient way for kids to learn." As a pediatric OT for 30 years, I've seen how intentional movement—swinging, jumping, and crashing—does more for a child's brain than any flashcard ever could. For neurodivergent children, sensory-motor play is the "work" that builds regulation, attention, and safety. If we want our kids to sit at the dinner table or focus in class, we have to start by meeting their biological need for movement.

Communication
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What If It’s Not Autism… Yet Still Needs Support?

What If It’s Not Autism… Yet Still Needs Support?

What If It’s Not Autism… Yet Still Needs Support?Dr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 31/03/2026

Let’s wait and see. Pediatritians say it often, but for a parent watching their child struggle, those words can feel like a secondary trauma. You don’t need a diagnosis to begin supporting a dysregulated nervous system. Whether it’s sensory processing, developmental delays, or unique wiring, my philosophy is simple: I don’t treat diagnoses; I treat the child in front of me. Here is how to start building a bridge for your child today, even without a label.

Early Childhood Development
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Is It Behavior… or Sensory?

Is It Behavior… or Sensory?

Is It Behavior… or Sensory?Dr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 25/03/2026

90% of autistic children show sensory processing challenges that directly affect their mood and learning." As a practitioner with 30+ years of experience, I see "behavior" as a biological signal. When a child melts down, they aren't trying to make your life harder; they are trying to feel safe in a world that feels like a fire alarm is constantly going off. It’s time to move from "correction" to "connection" by decoding the sensory patterns beneath the surface.

Child Behavior & Development
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