Parent-teacher conferences are an ideal opportunity to exchange information and to engage with your child’s teacher. As a parent, you bri...

Thanks to revolutionary laws such as the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) more children with disabilities attend their ...

Touch is Calming and Alerting: One of the first ways we relate to our babies is through touch. Certain types of touch calm our babies and...

Awhile back, I took an infant massage course with certified infant massage (IM) instructor and physical therapist Esther Perl. Now infant...

For many children, play dates are a skill to be mastered. For children with sensory processing disorders or autism play-dates can be part...

Most children, especially those with sensory processing disorders, benefit from a structured morning routine. Unfortunately, once a morni...

Mornings are a particularly challenging time of day for children with sensory processing disorder, autism and executive function challeng...

12 STRATEGIES TO GET YOUR HYPER-SENSITIVE CHILD DRESSED IN THE MORNING Morning routines are rushed and stressful in many homes, but if yo...

Strategies for the Sensory Challenged Child and their Families Feasts, parties, family gatherings, and candy galore can only mean one thi...

Beginning the new school year is an exciting, but challenging time, especially for preschoolers, first graders and children who are resis...

A great way to capitalize on the nice weather, stimulate the senses, and strengthen the trunk and upper body is to spend time outside gar...

School Visits If your child is having difficulty in school – with circle time, attention, behavior, playing the daily routine, etc. – a s...

I am sure that many of your homes have a beautifully decorated Christmas tree sitting in your living room. While it sets a festive mood a...

This adorable craft project caught my eye while I searched for holiday projects to make with the children at Pediatric Occupational Thera...

Modified participation is better than opting out completely. If being in the midst of the celebratory chaos is too much for a child who i...

Blogger Paddy-Jo Moran’s post Autism Myths and Misconceptions … Autism is Always Visible resonated with me on numerous levels. My waiting...

The Challenge Parties and other unfamiliar or crowded venues, such as the mall, movies, amusement parks, and live performances, are often...

Turn your Thanksgiving holiday preparations into a multi-sensory extravaganza for all of your children, especially those with sensory pro...

PART 1: ORGANIZATION Homework can be a particularly challenging time of the day for you and your child. Your child is probably exhausted ...

In my 22 years as a lifeguard, most rescues I have made were of children within a few feet of a parent, or even holding their hand! So, b...