Category: Occupational Therapy

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…

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…

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…

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…