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Sensory challenges are often misunderstood as “bad behavior,” but the real answer is usually much deeper. Occupational therapist and certified lactation counselor Katie Hoelting shares practical, research-based strategies for helping children regulate through everyday routines, including mealtimes, dressing, diaper changes, bath time, sleep, transitions, and play.

Resources:

• Kelly Mahler-interoception
• Zero to Three
• OT tool box
• Naeyce-research birth to 8

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Join us for a parent-friendly conversation about sensory processing in young children, with occupational therapist, Katie Hoelting. Katie explains how sensory behaviors can reveal what a child needs rather than just “bad behavior.” It covers the extra sensory systems beyond the five senses, how sensory differences affect routines, feeding, play, and regulation, and when families should consider getting help.

Resources:

• Kelly Mahler-interoception
• Zero to Three
• OT tool box
• Naeyce-research birth to 8

In this podcast, Kelly and Lezli talk with SLP experts about what AAC is, who it helps, how evaluations work, how families can support it, and how it can give toddlers and children more ways to express themselves.

Helpful links:

Feature matching on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOsuYJHV9jjzOgf5ShC_rEyYL

Kate Ahern AAC prompting hierarchy: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Adapted-Prompt-Hierarchy-for-AAC-by-Kate-Ahern-10491559

Find your local AAC rep (US):

Tobii Dynavox: https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/find-a-solutions-consultant

PRC/Saltillo: https://prc-saltillo.com/consultants

Forbes AAC: https://www.forbesaac.com/find-a-sales-rep

Smartbox: https://thinksmartbox.com/how-to-try-usa/

ASHA Practice portal in AAC: https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/professional-issues/augmentative-and-alternative-communication/?srsltid=AfmBOor1KkDOb3YPy1Dn7Oa1lXbtpVywYzWOHap_0Oz9TsCxDn6sbvCA#collapse_2