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Jun 2025
19m 11s

The Power of Sensory Social Routines

Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt
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Ever wonder how playful moments like peekaboo or a silly song can support meaningful progress in young children with autism? Here, we explore sensory social routines and how the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) uses them to build engagement, communication, and joint attention through everyday play. These simple, predictable routines can become powerful teachi ... Show More
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