#77 - The Sensory Side of Behavior: What's Really Going on When Your Child Acts Out

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Sensory Made Simple

Samantha Goldman, OTD

86 episodes

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Being a parent to a child with sensory or feeding challenges can feel like a lot—like you’re constantly guessing what they need and hoping you’re getting it right. Sensory Made Simple is here to make life easier for you and your child. As an experienced occupational therapist (and fellow parent), I’ll walk you through sensory processing, picky eating, meltdowns, and everything in between, giving you practical tips that actually work. This is your space to feel understood, find solutions, and finally reconnect with your kid. You’ve got this—and I’m here to help! ***NOT OT/medical advice.

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#77 - The Sensory Side of Behavior: What's Really Going on When Your Child Acts Out

Sensory Made Simple

18 minutes 7 seconds

8 months ago

#77 - The Sensory Side of Behavior: What's Really Going on When Your Child Acts Out

If your child is hitting, screaming, or flat-out refusing to do anything, it can feel like a never-ending struggle. But what if it’s not “bad behavior”? It could be their sensory system trying to tell you something. Let’s break it down and figure out how to respond in a way that actually helps.

🎙️ Why sensory needs show up as “behaviors”

🎙️ Common behaviors & what they mean from a sensory standpoint

🎙️ Decoding what your child's body is asking for

🎙️ My favorite simple shift as a parent

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Sensory Survival Guide for Parents
Sensory Made Simple Waitlist
Pathological Demand Avoidance podcast episode with Dr. Taylor Day

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