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This isn't a recent article, but the explanation of sensory issues complicated by Dabrowski's overexcitabilities is terrific. If your child has sensory issues, I encourage you to consider a sensory diet. There's a handy form here for discerning particular difficulties.

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Another great resource is The Alert Program: "How Does Your Engine Run?" Parents can get the manual and use the approach to help determine what sensory strategies work. Find the manual and other related resources here:

www.alertprogram.com

(I am not in anyway affiliated with this company - just offering it as a resource, speaking as an OT who uses it in practice!)

I'll have to check that link. Thanks!