Many parents who have children with autism find that decorating their homes in specific ways helps their children with stimming and appropriate expression. A home that caters to the needs… Read More »
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DIY Sensory Toys
Last week, we talked about the best therapy toys you can buy. This week, we’re going to put our focus on the best therapy toys you can make! DIY sensory… Read More »
Top Therapy Toys for Sensory Play
Therapy toys for children with special needs weren’t easy to come by several decades ago. Today, it’s almost overwhelming to choose between all the therapy toy options available! While every… Read More »
A Guide to Sensory Play
Sensory play is a great way to engage your child’s five senses (and vestibular system)! Young children learn through tasting, touching, hearing, smelling, seeing, and feeling their spatial awareness. Talking… Read More »
5 Types of Recreational Therapy
Many children get bored of doing the same repetitive exercises in a therapy center. That is why Connections Therapy offers recreational therapy! This type of therapy engages children through play… Read More »
What is a Sensory Diet?
If your child has difficulty with sensory processing or is often over- or under-stimulated, then you may want to consider putting your child on a “sensory diet”. Just what is… Read More »
Community-Based Learning in Natural Environments
As therapists, a common trend we see in children who receive therapy in the clinic is that they are masters of waiting patiently, verbalizing, and sharing in the isolated clinic… Read More »
Self-Regulation Strategies for Kids and Parents
Anger or anxiety can be difficult emotions for children to manage. Parents may also sometimes find themselves wondering how they can help to teach their children to control these difficult… Read More »
How to Practice Healthy Stimming
“Stimming” is short for “self-stimulation”. This is a type of behavior that all people exhibit, whether it’s twirling our hair or tapping a pencil. However, for some children with autism… Read More »