“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 »
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What Are Sensory Hideouts?
According to the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation, 1 out of 20 children experience sensory processing disorders. To put it simply, children all react in different ways to sensory input. Some… Read More »
Handwriting Warm Ups for Kids
Many kids feel overwhelmed when it comes to handwriting. Some kids just get bored of handwriting easily. Others have difficulty with fine motor skills. Doing some fun warm ups are… Read More »
Your Child’s Sixth Sense: The Vestibular System
We all learned in grade school about our five senses: sight, smell, taste, sound, and touch. But did you know that all humans have a sixth sense? Step aside Bruce… Read More »
What is Apraxia?
If your child has difficulty speaking articulately, to the point that even you as a parent sometimes cannot understand what they are trying to communicate, then your child may be… Read More »
How to Talk to Kids About Disabilities
If you have a child with a disability, you know how other children can react upon first meeting them and noticing their disability. Or perhaps you have just introduced a… Read More »
How to Make Home Physical Therapy Exercises Fun!
For physical therapy to be effective, it has to be practiced routinely. This means doing physical therapy exercises at home. For kids, physical therapy exercises can seem boring and tedious…. Read More »
Tips for Safe Traveling with a Child with a Disability during the Holidays
Do you have family who live several hours away? When you are traveling long distances during the holidays it can be difficult and frustrating. Traveling with a child with special… Read More »
What Parents Can Do to Watch for Early Signs of Autism
Every parent wants their children to be healthy and on track to meet their developmental milestones. If you notice that your child is not meeting these milestones, we suggest bringing… Read More »