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Autism, Sensory Processing

& Behavior Support Resources

Autism,

Sensory Processing

& Behavior Support Resources

The One Thing I Change About Every Presentation I Give to Parents — And Why It Matters

The One Thing I Change About Every Presentation I Give to Parents — And Why It Matters

The One Thing I Change About Every Presentation I Give to Parents — And Why It MattersDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 09/08/2026

Discover why a pediatric OT changed her presentations to parents of neurodiverse kids. Learn why leading with warmth and validating a parent's experience is clinically necessary for them to absorb strategies, and how to apply this in your work.

Parent presentationsClinician communicationNeurodiverse childrenPediatric occupational therapyAutism parent supportNervous system regulationClinical authorityEmpathy in healthcareDysregulated parentsNeurodivergent parentingBCBA parent training
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Why I Brought Horses Into My Practice — And What They Do That I Can't

Why I Brought Horses Into My Practice — And What They Do That I Can't

Why I Brought Horses Into My Practice — And What They Do That I Can'tDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 02/08/2026

Discover why a veteran pediatric OT brought horses into her practice. Learn the neuroscience of equine co-regulation, how it heals a dysregulated nervous system, and why the HeartHorse program in Roswell, GA helps when traditional clinics can't.

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What Happens When You Put the Right Story in Front of a Child Who Has Stopped Playing

What Happens When You Put the Right Story in Front of a Child Who Has Stopped Playing

What Happens When You Put the Right Story in Front of a Child Who Has Stopped PlayingDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 26/07/2026

Discover how combining fantasy stories with structured sensory sequences can unlock play for children traditional therapy can't reach. Turn therapeutic movement into an immersive adventure that rewires risk and builds engagement.

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The Model I've Been Using for 30 Years That Changes How Parents See Their Child's Behavior

The Model I've Been Using for 30 Years That Changes How Parents See Their Child's Behavior

The Model I've Been Using for 30 Years That Changes How Parents See Their Child's BehaviorDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 19/07/2026

Discover the Triangle Corner Model, a 30-year approach that transforms how you view your child's meltdowns. Learn how sensory processing and regulation drive behavior so you can stop fighting and start connecting.

child behaviorsensory processingnervous system regulationparenting tipsdysregulationsensory profiletriangle corner modelchild meltdownssensory dietemotional regulationgentle parentingneurodivergent kids
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