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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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