19/06/2026
Sometimes the child isn't "acting out."
They're seeking sensory input.
And before we rush to stop the spinning, climbing, crashing, hanging upside down, or running in circles...
We should ask:
What need is their body trying to meet?
Children often know exactly what they need long before adults understand why they need it.
"We can trust that most children know what they need." — Dr. Zoe Mailloux
Dr. Zoe Mailloux is a leading expert in sensory integration and a founding partner of CLASI (the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration). She worked directly with Dr. A. Jean Ayres, the pioneer of sensory integration, and has spent her career advancing how we understand and support children with sensory differences, including autism. Zoe teaches, writes, and consults internationally, always focused on practical, meaningful ways to improve children’s daily lives.
🎧 Hear the full conversation with Dr. Zoe Mailloux on The Nook Podcast, Episode 3.
Listen now:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30KxzUUlpi9mgxHvwunAPv?si=y4uBsidQRkGqwIIDlDTT7Q
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nook/id1876676722
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H6cOr0l2fQ
