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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
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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