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Beyond Behavior: Understanding Sensory Needs and Regulation in Children with Madeha Ayub

Beyond Behavior: Understanding Sensory Needs and Regulation in Children with Madeha Ayub

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 Children’s behavior is often seen at the surface—but what if there’s so much more underneath? In this episode, we explore the powerful role sensory processing plays in shaping how children experience and respond to the world around them. Pediatric Occupational Therapist Madeha Ayub helps us reframe “challenging behavior” through a more compassionate, informed lens, offering parents a deeper understanding of regulation and connection. Together, we talk about how to recognize when a child may need sensory support, how to approach big emotions and transitions with more ease, and simple ways to create a sensory-supportive home without overwhelm. We also expand the conversation beyond children, exploring how a parent’s own nervous system and sensory needs impact family dynamics—and what real, compassionate self-support can look like in everyday life. This conversation is both grounding and empowering, offering practical tools and meaningful mindset shifts to help families move from frustration to understanding. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community: Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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