DiscoverSensory Made Simple#75 - Understanding Your Child's Sensory Needs - Active vs Passive Responses
#75 - Understanding Your Child's Sensory Needs - Active vs Passive Responses

#75 - Understanding Your Child's Sensory Needs - Active vs Passive Responses

Update: 2025-03-09
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Why do some kids jump, crash, and seek movement while others seem fine—until they suddenly shut down? Understanding active vs. passive sensory responses is the key to decoding your child’s behaviors and preventing meltdowns before they start!


Highlights from this episode:

🎙️ What are active and passive sensory responses

🎙️ Why they matter

🎙️ How understanding this helps you prevent meltdowns


Links mentioned in this episode:

Sensory Survival Guide for Parents: www.drsamgoldman.com/sensorysurvivialguide
Sensory Made Simple Waitlist: www.drsamgoldman.com/sensorywaitlist



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#75 - Understanding Your Child's Sensory Needs - Active vs Passive Responses

#75 - Understanding Your Child's Sensory Needs - Active vs Passive Responses

Samantha Goldman, OTD