Integrative Takeaways

Integrative Takeaways

1. Individual differences are the biological blueprint of behavior.

They shape how a child senses, interprets, and reacts to the world, long before language arrives.

2. Sensory processing is a central regulator of emotional and behavioral tone.

Ignoring sensory contributions leads to chronic misdiagnosis and ineffective interventions.



3. The nervous system stores memories in the body.

Past pain, inflammation, trauma, and sensory overwhelm can imprint behaviors that persist until gently addressed.

4. Behavior is adaptive until proven otherwise.

A child screaming at clothing tags is not dramatic—they’re protecting their sensory integrity.

5. Co-regulation is the primary intervention.

A calm, attuned adult is the child’s most powerful tool for returning to safety.



6. A multidisciplinary team is not optional.

It is the appropriate response to the complexity of human development.