Assistive Communication Devices for Children with Autism

I LOVE infographics to communicate ideas and give awesome information to my readers. Here’s another awesome graphic from our friends at Autism Parenting Magazine.   Here’s one of my earlier posts about apps for autism. It’s another awesome resource! Thanks for reading.   Let me know what assistive communication you’ve tried.

Galaxy Slime…..it’s Out of This WORLD!

When I saw this I knew immediately my readers would LOVE IT!  I’ve provided links to purchase via my Amazon Affiliate account for your convenience. Ingredients: 1 airtight container 2 5 oz bottle of clear glue 1 bottle black glitter glue 1½ cup water (separated) 1½ tsp baking soda (separated) 3 tbsp contact solution (separated) […]

Best Apps for Autism

One of the questions you ask most often is about helpful apps for kids with autism. Thanks to Autism Parenting Magazine, we have our favorite apps in one infographic! Looking for information about math for kids with autism? Check out our post with tips here. Need help with sensory and behavior trouble with kids? Here’s […]

Autism Potty Training — The Ultimate Guide

One of the topics parents and therapists always ask me is about helping children with toilet training. I love infographics. They provide awesome tips and can be shared easily. Here’s one of my favorites. Want more information? Read our earlier post about toilet training here. Interoception or awareness of your own body can be affected […]

7 Tips for Back to School

   Back to school comes with mixed emotions. We want our children to have a super year as they grow and learn. As a parent of children with special needs, back to school brings both excitement and anxiety  We purchase books, uniforms, shoes, and backpacks but wonder how our children will transition to a new […]

5 Facts About Interoception

Interoception connects our emotions with our bodies. It’s critical in creating a body map to inform us about meeting our basic needs. Here is an ‘Out of the Pocket’ blog post to give you the fast facts. Children with a sensory processing disorder often struggle to process information received through the sensory system. This means […]

Get Colorful This Spring With Unicorn Play Dough!

  Spring Time is finally here!  The weather may not be ready for all the outdoor fun that summer brings, but there are plenty of fun springtime activities to do inside.  Making Unicorn Play Dough is a great way to spend quality time expressing creativity and developing fine motor skills!   I found some fun […]

Star Wars Activities for Kids + FREEBIE

Activities, have I!      Wait? I think Yoda got into my computer keyboard! I can remember seeing the Star Wars films with my parents when I was a kid. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of taking my own kids to see Star Wars movies! We are big Star Wars fans in our household, […]

ABCs of Movement: Brain Breaks

What IS a brain break? To put it simply, they are short bursts of activity designed to energize the brain and body for learning. By boosting blood flow to the body and brain, they can help children to learn.  One of my favorite brain break websites is GoNoodle.  There, you can find awesome, fun videos for […]