3. If Your Kid Has Sensory "Issues," You Need to Hear This.
Connected and Capable · Alisha Grogan
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Show Notes
If your child can’t sit still at dinner, refuses certain clothes, melts down in busy places, or seems either constantly on the move or totally checked out, you are not alone — and this is not a behavior problem.
In this episode I’m breaking down what sensory needs really are, why sensory processing is one of the most powerful systems in the brain, and how it shapes your child’s emotions, attention, movement, and daily life. We’ll talk about the eight senses, what sensory modulation actually means, and the three common patterns we see in kids.
I also speak into a really important and sometimes controversial conversation around sensory sensitivities. Supporting a child’s sensory needs always comes first — but over time, the brain can also learn to tolerate more. When we hold both compassion and intention together, real change becomes possible.
You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of why your child reacts the way they do, how sensory challenges can snowball over time, and how simple, respectful support can open the door to regulation, participation, and connection.
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Parents- Get guidance and a vault of easy sensory activities in The Connection Hive: yourkidstable.com/tch
Key Time Stamps:
01:30 – Why sensory needs show up everywhere in daily life
05:05 – The 8 senses that shape your child’s behavior
10:05 – The three sensory modulation patterns you need to know
15:30 – How sensory needs change day-to-day based on sleep, stress, and emotions
17:15 – How sensory sensitivities can snowball over time
18:45 – How to support without forcing or avoiding growth
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