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7 Holiday Break Boredom Busters!

Christmas time is hectic and busy for grown-ups but our children can become bored quickly when on holiday break. I encourage my clients and…
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Dear Bully,

Today you hit my son. You called him “stupid.” You said he was a “weirdo.” It seemed so cool to you to say these…
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9 HOLIDAY Tips for Parents of Kids with Special Needs…..Part 2

Today’s post will cover FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS and SANTA/TRADITIONS!!   Family Photographs   1)  Go at a time of day when children are well-rested and not hungry….
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11 Holiday Tips for Parents of Kids with Special Needs……Post 1 of 3 in Series

 Hi! Cara here….I’m re-posting last year’s series on HOLIDAY TIPS as requested.  I sincerely hope you enjoy them!  Holidays bring joy and family traditions…
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GO Out of Your Comfort Zone

As many of my readers know, I’m the mother to two children with autism spectrum disorders and to complicate things even more, my younger…
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Happy WORLD OT Day!

Today is World Occupational Therapy Day!  Hug an OT and thank him/her for caring about your independence and well-being. Love,   Cara Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L…
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Product Review: SENSEEZ Cushions

Product Review of SENSEEZ™ vibrating cushions by:  Cara Koscinski, The Pocket Occupational Therapist     The SENSEEZ red octagon cushion I’m always seeking out…
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The Casserole Society

HOW CAN I SUPPORT A CAREGIVER OF SOMEONE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS/CHRONIC MEDICAL ISSUES?By: Cara Koscinski ,The Pocket Occupational Therapist The old adage says, “You…
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Product Review: Cozy Calm Weighted Blankets

Review of Cozy Calm Weighted Blankets By Cara Koscinski MOT, OTR/L  “The Pocket Occupational Therapist”Author of: The Pocket Occupational Therapist for Families ofChildren with Special…
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