Meltdowns are not the same as tantrums for children with autism. When your child experiences sensory overload, which is over-stimulation of one or more senses, it can trigger a highly… Read More »
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Benefits of Horticultural Therapy for Children with Autism
Horticultural therapy is a type of therapeutic treatment focused on caring for and nourishing plants. Therapeutic gardening can benefit anyone. It can be tailored to meet specific needs and help… Read More »
Signs Your Child Has a Communication Delay
Parents wait for the exciting day that their child says their very first words. But what does it mean if your child has not spoken any words yet? You would… Read More »
How Occupational Therapy Can Help Your Child
As the science around Autism Spectrum Disorder grows, more resources and techniques are becoming available for children on the spectrum. Every child with autism is different, and there are many… Read More »
Benefits of Speech Therapy for Children with Autism
Speech therapy can be beneficial for children with autism. It not only improves their communication skills, but speech therapy also boosts confidence and social skills for young children with autism…. Read More »
Sensory Toys for Children with Autism
Sensory toys are becoming more and more common in helping children with autism. There are many different types of sensory toys out there, each appealing to one or more of… Read More »
Exercises to Improve Your Child’s Motor Skills
All child develop their motor skills at different rates and ages. There are two types of motor skills: gross and fine. Gross motor skills are the abilities needed to control… Read More »
Signs of Developmental Delays in Children
A developmental delay is diagnosed when a child does not reach the developmental milestone for their age. They can range from minor to something more significant. Most developmental delays are… Read More »
How Recreational Therapy Can Benefit Kids
Recreational therapy is focused on the idea of increasing a child’s independence and ability to function through participation in creative arts, sports, recreation programs, and puzzles or logic games. According… Read More »