<p>Is your child refusing sensory play you <em>know</em> would help them? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t always mean they’re being “defiant.” 💡</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>Why kids say “no” to sensory activities</p></li><li><p>How rapport &amp; co-regulation make a difference</p></li><li><p>When hunger, sleep, or illness affect behavior</p></li><li><p>Simple ways to modify activities so kids succeed</p></li></ul><p>Thanks for listening 🩷 We’re so glad you’re here and can’t wait to hang out with you again next week! 🌈</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/pages/black-friday-cyber-monday-2025"><u>Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale</u></a></p><p>https://harkla.co/pages/black-friday-cyber-monday</p><p>We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - <a href="https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3"><u>https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3</u></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/"><u>All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram </u></a></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/ </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/"><u>Harkla Website </u></a></p><p>https://harkla.co/ </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily"><u>Harkla YouTube</u></a></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/"><u>Harkla Instagram</u></a></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/ </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses"><u>Harkla Digital Courses</u></a></p><p>https://harkla.co/collections/courses </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/products/sensory-diet-course"><u>Sensory Diet Digital Course</u></a></p><p>https://harkla.co/products/sensory-diet-course </p>

All Things Sensory by Harkla

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L

#386 - Don’t Force It: How to Support Kids Who Say “No” to Sensory Play

NOV 12, 202520 MIN
All Things Sensory by Harkla

#386 - Don’t Force It: How to Support Kids Who Say “No” to Sensory Play

NOV 12, 202520 MIN

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<p>Is your child refusing sensory play you <em>know</em> would help them? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t always mean they’re being “defiant.” 💡</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>Why kids say “no” to sensory activities</p></li><li><p>How rapport &amp; co-regulation make a difference</p></li><li><p>When hunger, sleep, or illness affect behavior</p></li><li><p>Simple ways to modify activities so kids succeed</p></li></ul><p>Thanks for listening 🩷 We’re so glad you’re here and can’t wait to hang out with you again next week! 🌈</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/pages/black-friday-cyber-monday-2025"><u>Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale</u></a></p><p>https://harkla.co/pages/black-friday-cyber-monday</p><p>We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - <a href="https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3"><u>https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3</u></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/"><u>All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram </u></a></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/ </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/"><u>Harkla Website </u></a></p><p>https://harkla.co/ </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily"><u>Harkla YouTube</u></a></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/"><u>Harkla Instagram</u></a></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/ </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses"><u>Harkla Digital Courses</u></a></p><p>https://harkla.co/collections/courses </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/products/sensory-diet-course"><u>Sensory Diet Digital Course</u></a></p><p>https://harkla.co/products/sensory-diet-course </p>