Occupational therapy gets less attention than ABA or speech in the parenting conversations, but it's quietly been the most life-changing thing for our family. A few things I didn't expect: - Most of the work happens at home, not in the clinic. The clinic gives us tools. The repetition that builds the skill happens at the kitchen table. - "Sensory diet" sounded like nonsense and turned out to be real. Heavy work before transitions, proprioceptive input before homework, calming input before bed —…