Before you dive in

There isn’t one tool that fixes everything, and no single activity works every time. Some days your child will love something; the next, they may walk away after thirty seconds. That’s completely normal. Children’s sensory needs shift from day to day, just as ours do.

The goal isn’t to stop every meltdown. It’s to help your child feel calm, confident and understood, more often. And a few minutes each day matters far more than doing everything all at once. Small, consistent moments are what create lasting change.

Follow your child’s lead. Offer a tool, never force it, and let them show you what they need.

You know your child best.