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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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