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Activities for Kids With Learning Disabilities
It's her 3rd time reviewing fractions with Jason and yet he is still just as confused as the first...
Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Sensory Toys for Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder
Shopping for gift ideas for a sensory sensitive individual? Someone with autism? Sensory...
Best Toys For 5 Year Old With Autism
Finding the right toy for your five-year-old who has special needs can prove to be quite...
Social Skill Activities for Kids with Autism
Not everyone is born with innate ability to socialize appropriately. Social norms are learned from...
Early Intervention for Children with Sensory Needs
Babies are born with sensory needs. As parents and caretakers, we address those needs daily...
Seven Ideas for Pet Therapy
We all love our pets and the benefits they provide are simply immeasurable. Whether you own a dog,...
6 Strategies to Manage Stress in Middle School
My tweens are back to school. 7th grade. I've sent 2 down this road already and I know this year...
Eight Tips for Grandchildren with Autism
There is a special bond between a grandparent and a grandchild. What...
Building a Sensory Diet for Your Classroom
Calling all sensory savvy teachers! Integrating a sensory diet in your classroom can lead to...
Checklist to Create Your Own Sensory Space
If you have ever stepped into a multi-sensory room, you have immediately experienced a kind of...
6 Therapy Uses for Weighted Blankets – in Summer too!
The first time I heard about weighted blankets, I had an instant "Ah-Ha!" moment. As a child, I...
4 Benefits of Chewy Toys for Children With Autism
Chewing on clothing and other items is a common sensory need of children with autism or sensory...
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