Days off of school are the best days of the year for many kids. Many of us have fond memories of waking to our parent telling us that school was closed for the day. But these days can be challenge for children with special needs, especially those who rely heavily on structure or sensory stimulation. […]
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Think back to a time you were trying to learn a new skill… whether that be how to complete a math problem, re-create a recipe or craft you saw on Pinterest, or navigate the depths of Microsoft excel. One of the first things we do is ask someone to show us or model the steps […]
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So, your child is doing well in ABA and you think that they’re ready to try out preschool. Luckily for you, when it comes to sending your child to school there are a lot of a lot of options! With these options, decisions that need to be made. Where does my child still need to […]
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Developmental check-ups with a Pediatrician throughout your child’s first year of life (at 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months) are a perfect place to bring up any concerns you as a parent may have about your child’s development. While pediatricians have their own set of developmental red flags, these only hit the “big-bad-uglys” as we […]
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We’re into the holiday season with Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa just three weeks away, so why not get your children into the spirit by getting them involved in prepping the decorations? Here are 13 simple craft ideas that will entertain, add some cheer to your home and also promote your child’s fine motor development: 13 […]
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Ahhh, Thanksgiving. For some kids, it’s their favorite meal that comes just once a year! For others, they may dread the sticky mashed potatoes that get plopped on their plate or the smell of Aunt Cathy’s green bean casserole. Preparing your picky eater for this time of year might help you avoid the epic battle […]
The costume is picked and the decorations are up. Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to use this fun season to work on speech and language! Use the ideas below to incorporate speech and language skills into Halloween activities. Halloween Speech and Language Activities: Create a picture scene Use stickers or window […]
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Halloween is fun and exciting holiday for many children. It gives the opportunity to dress up in their favorite costumes and get a lot of candy. While these traditions seem easy and effortless for most children, for a child with autism it may not be so easy. With the proper preparation Halloween can be a […]
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It’s that time of year again: the leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler, and children and parents alike are beginning to feverously plan Halloween activities and costumes. While this may be an exciting experience for most families, it can be a difficult and anxiety-provoking experience for families with children with autism. Children […]
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Halloween is a time for kids to dress up in fun costumes, however, this may be very uncomfortable for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Kids with SPD may find certain clothing uncomfortable due to tactile sensitivities. This may range from kid-to-kid; some kids may prefer to wear loose fitted clothing, some may prefer to […]
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10 Tips for School Days Off with Children with Special Needs
in ParentingDays off of school are the best days of the year for many kids. Many of us have fond memories of waking to our parent telling us that school was closed for the day. But these days can be challenge for children with special needs, especially those who rely heavily on structure or sensory stimulation. […]
5 Ways to Practice Imitation with Your Child
in Applied Behavior AnalysisThink back to a time you were trying to learn a new skill… whether that be how to complete a math problem, re-create a recipe or craft you saw on Pinterest, or navigate the depths of Microsoft excel. One of the first things we do is ask someone to show us or model the steps […]
5 Things To Consider Before Transitioning From ABA to Preschool
in Applied Behavior AnalysisSo, your child is doing well in ABA and you think that they’re ready to try out preschool. Luckily for you, when it comes to sending your child to school there are a lot of a lot of options! With these options, decisions that need to be made. Where does my child still need to […]
Gross Motor Milestones in the First Year
in Development, Milestones, Parenting, Physical TherapyDevelopmental check-ups with a Pediatrician throughout your child’s first year of life (at 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months) are a perfect place to bring up any concerns you as a parent may have about your child’s development. While pediatricians have their own set of developmental red flags, these only hit the “big-bad-uglys” as we […]
13 Holiday Crafts for Fine Motor Development
in Development, Family, Parenting, PlayWe’re into the holiday season with Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa just three weeks away, so why not get your children into the spirit by getting them involved in prepping the decorations? Here are 13 simple craft ideas that will entertain, add some cheer to your home and also promote your child’s fine motor development: 13 […]
Picky Eater’s Guide to Thanksgiving
in Cooking, Feeding, Holidays, Occupational Therapy, ParentingAhhh, Thanksgiving. For some kids, it’s their favorite meal that comes just once a year! For others, they may dread the sticky mashed potatoes that get plopped on their plate or the smell of Aunt Cathy’s green bean casserole. Preparing your picky eater for this time of year might help you avoid the epic battle […]
Spooktacular Speech and Language Activities
in Halloween, Parenting, Speech and LanguageThe costume is picked and the decorations are up. Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to use this fun season to work on speech and language! Use the ideas below to incorporate speech and language skills into Halloween activities. Halloween Speech and Language Activities: Create a picture scene Use stickers or window […]
MORE Tips To Help Your Child with Autism Enjoy Halloween
in Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Halloween, Health Topics and Conditions Database, Holidays, ParentingHalloween is fun and exciting holiday for many children. It gives the opportunity to dress up in their favorite costumes and get a lot of candy. While these traditions seem easy and effortless for most children, for a child with autism it may not be so easy. With the proper preparation Halloween can be a […]
Simple Tips To Prepare Your Child with Autism for Halloween
in Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Halloween, Health Topics and Conditions Database, Holidays, ParentingIt’s that time of year again: the leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler, and children and parents alike are beginning to feverously plan Halloween activities and costumes. While this may be an exciting experience for most families, it can be a difficult and anxiety-provoking experience for families with children with autism. Children […]
How to Choose a Halloween Costume for a Child With Sensory Processing Disorder
in Halloween, Holidays, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing DisorderHalloween is a time for kids to dress up in fun costumes, however, this may be very uncomfortable for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Kids with SPD may find certain clothing uncomfortable due to tactile sensitivities. This may range from kid-to-kid; some kids may prefer to wear loose fitted clothing, some may prefer to […]