Occupational Therapy Secrets Every Autism Parent Needs to Know

Описание: Homeschooling Made Simple for Autism Families: https://www.farahdanish.com/autismhom...

"Inclusion starts at home—before we demand it from schools." — Dr. Esther

Dr. Esther (OT) reveals:
🔹 The hidden power of OT (beyond speech/ABA)
🔹 How to really do a sensory diet (it's not just a checklist!)
🔹 "A rule can't be broken if it was never made" (game-changing mindset shift)
🔹 Why 45 minutes of spinning = progress (regulation before learning)
🔹 Co-regulation secrets (how to stay calm when your child can't)

💡 For parents of autistic/sensory kids tired of fighting dysregulation.

#AutismParenting #OccupationalTherapy #SensoryDiet

Key Takeaways:
OT’s Superpower: "It helps kids participate in life—not just ‘fix’ behaviors." (Farah’s son became more engaged after shifting focus to OT)

Sensory Diets ≠ One-Size-Fits-All: It’s about spotting your child’s regulation cues (e.g., spinning for 45 mins = brain calming).

The Golden Rule: "If you didn’t make the rule, it can’t be broken." (Reduces parent/child stress)

Regulation First: A dysregulated child can’t learn—even if it takes an hour of swinging first.

Co-Regulation = Key: Kids mirror your nervous system. Stay calm to help them calm.

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About Me:
Hey there! I'm Farah.
​I've walked this path - first as a mother, then as a behavioral therapist and special needs educator.
(And I homeschooled my own Autistic son.)
What I discovered changed everything: the secret to successful learning isn't found in rigid programs or one-size-fits-all curricula.
It's found in the unique connection between parent and child.