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Summer Sensory Fun for Autistic Children with Play Based Learning and Occupational Therapy

Summer Sensory Fun for Autistic Children with Play Based Learning and Occupational Therapy#

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The 7 Senses of Sensory Needs#

When I was first told that my child had sensory issues, I was honestly lost. Words were thrown around that I did not understand, and directives were given to me rather than explained. It took a while for it to click - Sensory means the senses, and there are more than 5! This was a great starting point for me to begin learning. And I hope it will be helpful to you too.

Summer Sensory Fun for Autistic Children with Play Based Learning and Occupational Therapy
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Kerstin Plank
Published at
2026-04-14
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