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Dyspraxia — The Invisible Disorder of Coordination & Sensory

  Many children are exhausted by the daily routines of life and school. Often in my conferences, parents ask me why their child experiences…
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Sensory Processing Disorder 101 ~ Eight Senses

  We all know someone who doesn’t like certain foods or doesn’t like wearing tags on clothing. Even though Sensory Processing Disorder has not…
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Weighted Blanket 101 – Top 5 Facts

Weighted blankets used to cost a ton of money and were sold only by companies dealing with products for children and adults with special…
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21 Christmas Crafts for Kids

  With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, kids sometimes have a bit more energy than usual. Creating fun crafts is a…
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Scented Gingerbread Playdough

SUPPLIES NEEDED2 cups all purpose flour1 cup salt1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon1 Tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons ground nutmeg2 teaspoons ground cloves1 cup cold water2 Tablespoons…
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OT Approved Top Holiday Gifts

What is STEM? It’s an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Many of our children demonstrate excellent and advanced knowledge in these areas….
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Playdate Tips for Kids with Special Needs….Part 2

    Click HERE to read PART I of this post.   Playdates benefit ALL children who want to practice critical social skills to build…
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Playdate Tips for Kids with Special Needs – Part 1

     Playdates benefit ALL children for practicing critical social skills on which future relationships will be built. The benefits of playdates include increasing confidence; improving…
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Fall Activity Fun For Kids + FREEBIES

This weekend we turn our clocks back an hour. Making the time transition can be difficult for adults and children – especially those who…
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