Parent Support Group

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Unders tanding Your Child's Sensory Needs< /span>

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Jo in us to learn how sensory needs impact children’s emotions\, behavior\, and focus. This session wil l help parents recognize sensory seeking and senso ry avoiding behaviors and introduce practical tool s that support children in regulating their bodies and managing big feelings at home.

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In This Session\, We’ll Dis cuss:
\n • Ho w sensory needs affect behavior and emotional regu lation
\n • Sensory seeking vs. sensory avoid ing behaviors
\n • What a “sensory bucket” an d sensory diet are
\n • Simple sensory tools and calming activities for home
\n • When occ upational therapy support may be helpful

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Par ents will also have the opportunity to ask questio ns and connect with others navigating similar chal lenges. Content is especially helpful for families with children under 12\, with tips that can also support teens.< /div>\n \n

Meeting I nformation

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December 7\, 202 6| 5:30 - 7 p.m.\n \n

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Link will be provided prior to the se ssion

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If you have any questions\, contact MNH- Parent-Support-Specialist@jocogov.org.

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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n Parent Support Group \n \n \n Understandi ng Your Child's Sensory Needs\n \n \n Join us to l earn how sensory needs impact children’s emotions\ , behavior\, and focus. This session will help par ents recognize sensory seeking and sensory avoidin g behaviors and introduce practical tools that sup port children in regulating their bodies and manag ing big feelings at home.\n \n \n \n \n \n In This Session\, We’ll Discuss:\n \n • How sensory needs affect behavior and emotional regulation\n \n • S ensory seeking vs. sensory avoiding behaviors\n \n • What a “sensory bucket” and sensory diet are\n \n • Simple sensory tools and calming activities f or home\n \n • When occupational therapy support m ay be helpful \n \n \n Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with othe rs navigating similar challenges. Content is espec ially helpful for families with children under 12\ , with tips that can also support teens.\n \n \n M eeting Information\n \n \n December 7\, 2026| 5:30 - 7 p.m.\n \n \n Zoom \n \n \n Link will be provi ded prior to the session\n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any questions\, contact MNH-Parent-Support-Sp ecialist@jocogov.org.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n CATEGORIES:CFS Parent Portal CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T190000 LOCATION:Virtual - Zoom\n URL:https://connect.jocogov.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2642 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR