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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.

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The Ethics of Autism: What the Industry Needs to Say Out Loud

The Ethics of Autism: What the Industry Needs to Say Out Loud

The Ethics of Autism: What the Industry Needs to Say Out LoudDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 10/03/2026

Are we measuring progress, or just performance? Many of us in the autism field are carrying a quiet ethical weight. We sit in IEP meetings and sessions feeling the gap between what the system demands (billing and compliance) and what the child actually needs (connection and regulation). If you’ve felt the burn of values not aligning with your environment, this post is for you. Let’s talk about the ethics we need to say out loud.

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