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.