Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Apr 21, 2025

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Welcome to the finale of Chelsea's story. We’re tying it up today as we focus on a challenge that comes up for many anxious, sensory-overwhelmed kids: decision-paralysis or indecisiveness.

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You know that feeling when you’re so hungry and you get the dreaded question: "what do you want to eat?" and the person who's trying to be helpful rattles off a list of 5 of your favorite foods but “nothing sounds good.”

This is similar to what many kids with anxiety experience—but with many other decisions in their day.

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Meeting a sensory seeker’s needs at home

We’ve talked about Jacob’s behaviors at school and some classroom supports, but his parents were just as desperate for ideas to make home life a little less chaotic. They shared these challenges: Struggles to get out the door on time in the mornings Big meltdowns when told “no” (like asking for TV before school) Constant bouncing, crashing, and moving roughly around the house—inj...

Classroom regulation and accommodations to prevent aggression

*this publication includes a few affiliate links* Let’s jump right back into Jacob’s story.[Start at part 1 here, or catch up on part 2 here] Jacob’s parents were eager to try anything that might decrease his aggressive behaviors at his co-op preschool. Based on what we knew (that he seeks out proprioceptive input and dislikes imposed touch from peers), these are the starting accommodati...

Sensitive to touch, but rough in play

Welcome to part 2 of Jacob’s story, you can check out part 1 [here]. Jacob’s parents were doing their best to keep up with his big sensory cup and constant need for movement, but there also seemed to be big emotions tied up in that cup. While some kids mask at school and save their meltdowns for home, others don’t discriminate—anyone nearby may witness it. That’s what was becoming a pr...

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Decisions, decisions, decisions.

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The Sensory Code by The OT Butterfly

Learn how to decode behavior using a nervous system lens and how to incorporate sensory strategies into your daily life by these real life case study examples.

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