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The Power of Deep Pressure: Seeing My Toddler Ask for What She Needed
Real Life Moments, Sensory Strategies, Emotional Regulation Alison Hanlon, MOT, OTR/L Real Life Moments, Sensory Strategies, Emotional Regulation Alison Hanlon, MOT, OTR/L

The Power of Deep Pressure: Seeing My Toddler Ask for What She Needed

When my 1.5-year-old began piling toys into her lap, I realized she wasn’t just playing—she was asking for deep pressure. What happened next reminded me just how powerful sensory input can be, even before a child learns to ask for it with words.

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Sample Home Activity Plan: Heavy Work for Body Awareness and Emotional Regulation
Sensory Processing, Heavy Work, Home Activity Plan Alison Hanlon, MOT, OTR/L Sensory Processing, Heavy Work, Home Activity Plan Alison Hanlon, MOT, OTR/L

Sample Home Activity Plan: Heavy Work for Body Awareness and Emotional Regulation

Discover our sample home activity plan that uses heavy work to boost your child's body awareness and emotional regulation. This post offers easy, practical strategies you can implement at home, helping your child build confidence and develop essential self-regulation skills.

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