Needs more movement + body input
Constant motion, crashing, climbing, rough play — needs heavy work to participate.
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Difficulty with focus + follow-through
Trouble starting, finishing, staying seated, or staying with the task demands.
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Big emotions + overwhelm
Meltdowns, shutdowns, anxiety, sensory overload — needs tools to downshift and reset.
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Avoiding sensory input
Covers ears, avoids messy play, sensitive to noise/lights/textures — easily “too much.”
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Transitions are hard
Difficulty shifting activities, stopping preferred tasks, or moving between settings.
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Can’t downshift + settle
Hard time winding down after the day — needs structured calming routines and inputs.
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Picky eater / sensory-based feeding
Limited foods, strong texture reactions, gagging, or stress around mealtime routines.
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Trouble holding a pencil
Hand fatigue, low endurance, avoids writing tasks, struggles with control and pressure.
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