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Oct 2025
48m 49s

How Sensory Processing Shapes Kids’ Beha...

DR. MONA AMIN
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Sensory processing isn’t always easy to spot, but it affects how kids experience the world in a big way. From clothing struggles to party meltdowns, what looks like “behavior” can often be a child’s nervous system asking for help. That’s why I sat down with occupational therapist Laura Petix, who specializes in sensory processing and works with families onli ... Show More
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