Do Your Child’s Sensory Sensitivities Make Everything Hard?
KEY POINTS: Sensory sensitivities can lead a child to over- or under-react to certain sensations or experiences. Sensory sensitivities often co-occur with disorders like autism or ADHD. Parents can help by accommodating where necessary and responding to meltdowns without judgment or criticism.
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