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Sensory Sensitivity: How Do I Help My Child?

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"A child that's always moving around in their seat, not able to sit still... it's more than just being busy... definitely go see the Occupational Therapist..." OT to the rescue, for my restless child! What is the solution? How do we treat my sensory sensitive kid? In this episode we give you the answers: our special guest is Occupational Therapist, Megan Pelkowitz, with many years of experience in functional capacity evaluations, adult-neurorehabilitation, and school-based therapy. Her passion for Paediatrics has made her especially focused on helping children - and we are here to help you, the Parent! Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.
19 Aug English South Africa Kids & Family

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