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When Your Sensory Needs are Different From Your Child’s

August 20, 2025 by jennifer Leave a Comment

Sometimes our sensory needs don’t quite match up with our kids’ needs and preferences – and it can be intense. Learn more about how to navigate this parenting obstacle.

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Recommended Reading

  • Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions
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  • Raising Your Spirited Child

Sensory Processing Disorder Resources

  • Sensory Processing Disorder, What Is It?
  • Sensory Processing Explained – A Handbook for Parents and Educators
  • Sensory Processing Posters
  • Sensory Processing Starter Kit
  • Basics of Sensory Processing Mini-Workshop
  • Sensory Processing Overload Signs
  • Overcoming Sensory Meltdowns

Learn more about Sensory Processing Disorder:

The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing DifferencesThe Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing DifferencesThe Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing DifferencesRaising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing IssuesRaising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing IssuesRaising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing IssuesUnderstanding Your Child's Sensory Signals: A Practical Daily Use Handbook for Parents and TeachersUnderstanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals: A Practical Daily Use Handbook for Parents and TeachersUnderstanding Your Child's Sensory Signals: A Practical Daily Use Handbook for Parents and TeachersHelping Your Child with Sensory Regulation: Skills to Manage the Emotional and Behavioral Components of Your Child's Sensory Processing ChallengesHelping Your Child with Sensory Regulation: Skills to Manage the Emotional and Behavioral Components of Your Child’s Sensory Processing ChallengesHelping Your Child with Sensory Regulation: Skills to Manage the Emotional and Behavioral Components of Your Child's Sensory Processing Challenges

 

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