Making friends can be hard, and for neurodivergent kids, the path to connection often looks a little different. This episode was inspired by a question from Instagram and dives into practical, compassionate ways to support social connection without forcing kids to fit into a mold that doesn’t work for them.In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li>Why friendship can be more challenging for neurodivergent kids</li><li>How sensory processing, executive function, and communication impact social skills</li><li>Why quality of connection matters more than the number of friends</li><li>OT-informed strategies to support social interaction in safe, structured ways</li><li>How to build friendships by leaning into a child’s strengths and interests</li></ul>Thanks for listening 🩷 If this episode resonated, share it with a parent or therapist supporting a neurodivergent child.LINKSWe’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - <a href="https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3">https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/">All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/</a> <a href="https://harkla.co/">Harkla Website </a><a href="https://harkla.co/">https://harkla.co/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily">Harkla YouTube</a>​​<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily">https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/">Harkla Instagram</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/">https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/</a> <a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses">Harkla Digital Courses</a><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses">https://harkla.co/collections/courses</a>

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