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Autism, Sensory Processing

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Autism,

Sensory Processing

& Behavior Support Resources

What Sensory Gyms Can Do That Most Therapy Clinics Can't

What Sensory Gyms Can Do That Most Therapy Clinics Can't

What Sensory Gyms Can Do That Most Therapy Clinics Can'tDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 12/07/2026

Why do some kids thrive in a sensory gym when traditional therapy stalls? Explore the neuroscience of play-driven regulation, why story-based obstacle courses unlock motor planning, and how repetition builds lasting neurological mastery.

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Why Horses Are One of the Most Powerful Sensory Regulation Tools We Have

Why Horses Are One of the Most Powerful Sensory Regulation Tools We Have

Why Horses Are One of the Most Powerful Sensory Regulation Tools We HaveDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 05/07/2026

A horse's walk does something extraordinary to a child's brain. Step inside the neuroscience of equine-assisted therapy to see how rhythmic pelvic movement, heart coherence, and polyvagal theory unlock regulation where traditional clinics can't.

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$5.99 a Month Could Change Everything for Families Who Can't Access OT

$5.99 a Month Could Change Everything for Families Who Can't Access OT

$5.99 a Month Could Change Everything for Families Who Can't Access OTDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 28/06/2026

Long waitlists and high costs trap vital pediatric therapy behind closed doors. Discover why true neuro-inclusive care means making expert, OT-informed sensory strategies radically affordable and accessible to every family for just $5.99 a month.

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Kids Have Forgotten How to Play — And It's Affecting Their Brains

Kids Have Forgotten How to Play — And It's Affecting Their Brains

Kids Have Forgotten How to Play — And It's Affecting Their BrainsDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 21/06/2026

The pandemic sharply cut the unstructured, messy play kids need. Discover how this post-COVID play deficit alters sensory motor development, why screens can't replace movement, and practical ways to rebuild your child’s nervous system.

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