Category: Caregivers

Fingerprint Farm Animals

Making fingerprints is not only a fun activity for little kids, but it also encourages the development of fine motor skills. Fingerprint farm animals…

BORED board??

Have you seen the BORED Board? We’ve been using it for years in our home and clinic. It’s a fabulous way to re-direct your…

5 Tips to Help With Dyscalculia

Many children struggle with difficulties in writing and math. When a child is smart and has a high IQ, struggling with something that comes…

A to Z Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Why doesn’t love a scavenger hunt? Let’s talk about research…The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is an excellent website for…

Educating Kids at Home During COVID-19 Isolation

Forced to Homeschool Due to School Closings and Social Distancing? Many of you know I homeschooled my own children from elementary through high school. …

5 Tips to Build Kids’ Working Memory

Working Memory: Executive Function Skill Executive function difficulties commonly come along with (are co-morbid with) many disorders. What are executive function skills……Check out…

Developmental Milestones

Developmental Milestones for Fine Motor, Gross Motor, and Speech For children ages one through age six. Remember that each child develops at his/her own…

Puberty in Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder

How Can I Help My Teenager with Autism or SPD To Learn About Sex, Masturbation, & Menstruation? This post comes from one of my…

5 New Year Resolution Ideas for Kids

Wow, the power of a visual is never more influential than watching the year change. If you’re in the US, you may watch a…

Holiday Tips for Children with Special Needs (Part 2)

Welcome to Part 2 of our Holiday Tips for Kids series! Today’s post will cover FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS and SANTA/TRADITIONS!! Family Photographs1) Go at a time…