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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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What Heart Coherence Actually Means for Your Child

What Heart Coherence Actually Means for Your Child

What Heart Coherence Actually Means for Your ChildDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 02/06/2026

Learn how the "heart-brain conversation" determines your child’s ability to focus and stay regulated

Heart-brain coherenceNervous system regulationVagus nerve childCo-regulation parentingHeartMath for kidsAutonomic nervous systemSensory processing reliefFelt safety in childrenEmotional resilienceRhythmic movement therapy
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The Nervous System Is Not a Behavior Problem

The Nervous System Is Not a Behavior Problem

The Nervous System Is Not a Behavior ProblemDr. Shelley Margow
Published on: 11/05/2026

Is it a tantrum or a survival response? Learn why your child’s behavior is actually biology.

Nervous system regulationCo-regulation for kidsPolyvagal theory parentingSensory processingMeltdown vs tantrumNeuroception in childrenSurvival mode in kidsTrauma-informed parentingChild behavioral biologySensory triggers
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