Am I over-accommodating my child?

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In this episode of the Sensory Code Podcast, I reflect on a personal realization about my daughter's accommodations as she turned nine. I discuss the complacency that can arise in parenting, particularly in providing support for children with sensory processing differences. I emphasize the importance of encouraging independence in daily tasks and the need for continuous assessment of accommodations to foster self-advocacy and personal growth in children.

Takeaways

• I was complacent with the routine accommodations for my daughter.
• I realized I was holding her back by not reassessing her needs.
• Accommodations can become habitual and unexamined over time.
• It's important to encourage independence in daily living skills.
• Children should learn to ask for the accommodations they need.
• Development happens under the surface, and children can surprise us.
• We should continuously check in with our children's needs.
• Teaching children to advocate for themselves is crucial.
• Accommodations may be lifelong, and that's okay.
• The goal is to help children understand their sensory needs.

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