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toddler biting an Occupational Therapist perspective

"My child is biting” What it really means and what to do about it.

— Ezette Potgieter
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Is your child biting at school or at home? Paediatric OT Ezette Fourie breaks down the real sensory and developmental reasons behind toddler biting, and gives parents five practical steps to take when it happens.

Parent calmly comforting distressed toddler on lap.

Is it a tantrum or sensory overload? Here's hoe to tell the difference.

— Ezette Potgieter
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Not every meltdown is a tantrum and not every tantrum is sensory overload. Paediatric OT Ezette shares the 5 clues she uses in practice to tell the difference, and why responding correctly changes everything.