Category: Occupational Therapy

5NewYearsKids

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…
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Holiday Tips for Kids with Special Needs (Part 1)

  Holidays bring joy and family traditions that warm the hearts of many.  For those of us who have children with special needs, the holidays…
Halloween

Pool Noodle Halloween Fun!

Looking for a fun Halloween craft? Our Halloween pool noodle craft brings out creativity and builds motor skills for kids and adults! Supplies: Dollar…

Sounds & Emotions – Sensory Processing Tips

Sounds and Feelings Imagine the sound of your mother’s voice. What memories/emotions does the sound of popping popcorn bring? Think of the sound of…

Sensory Processing Disorder in SCHOOL

School & Homework Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder We have provided links to Amazon for some of the items mentioned in our…
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5 Tips for Transitions with Seasonal Clothing

Changing clothes for the seasons can be difficult for children with autism and sensory processing disorder. We offer tips for families, therapists, educators and…

5 Tips for Decreasing Anxiety in Kids with ADHD

5 Tips for Decreasing Anxiety in Children Who Have ADD/ADHD in school and homework settings. Everyone has worry and stress in their lives. There are…

VISION…It’s More Than Meets the Eye

Vision involves more than the ability to see with or without glasses…..here’s our story: My autistic son complained of frequent headaches, squinted, and showed…

Conversation Starters for Kids

Many of our children struggle with communication.  Social anxiety, decreased awareness of body language (non-verbal communication), and trouble with pragmatic language (what we say…
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