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Jan 2024
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#293 - Sensory Processing Red Flags in I...

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L
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What are some things that we often see in infants, toddlers, and school age children that indicate sensory processing challenges?We list out our top sensory processing red flags for infants, including colic, missed milestones, and challenges with feeding.We then list out our top sensory processing red flags for toddlers which include avoiding playground equi ... Show More
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