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Nov 2024
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#333 - The Difference Between Passive an...

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L
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What is the difference between a passive sensory activity and an active sensory activity? Is one type better than the other? How long does a passive sensory activity “last” in the body, compared to an activity sensory activity?

We answer these questions and give you our favorite passive sensory activities and our favorite active sensory activities!

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