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Cruising with Autism
Kudos to Royal Caribbean, my favorite cruise line, for becoming one of the first vacation destinations to embrace families with autistic...
Apr 19, 20181 min read
Make Your Own Noisemaker (Grogger) & Control The Noise
Purim is a festive time of year, and while most children eagerly anticipate the dress up, parties, and carnivals, for children who are...
Feb 22, 20181 min read
Winter Wonderland: Fun in the snow!
The winter season is in full swing, and we have already had our fair share of snowfall. It may be warmer and more comfortable to stay...
Feb 18, 20182 min read
Simple Snow Recipe for Indoor Fun
Categories are a great way to keep your posts organized. They also help visitors explore more content that interests them. Now that my...
Feb 18, 20181 min read
Winter Wonderland: Fun in the snow!
The winter season is in full swing, and we have already had our fair share of snowfall. It may be warmer and more comfortable to stay...
Feb 12, 20182 min read
New Year’s Homemade Confetti Filled Balloons
New Year’s is only one day away and we are all very excited to welcome in 2019. While it’s easy to buy party favors from the store, why...
Dec 28, 20172 min read
How To Make A Delicious Tree & Build Fine Motor Skills
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...
Dec 20, 20171 min read
Make Your Own (Pint-Sized) Christmas Tree
This adorable craft project caught my eye while I searched for holiday projects to make with the children at Pediatric Occupational...
Dec 17, 20172 min read
Simple Snow Recipe for Indoor Fun
Now that my children have gotten a glimpse of the white coating outside, with “Frozen” in mind, all they keep asking to do is play in the...
Dec 14, 20171 min read
Holiday Party Survival Tip
Modified participation is better than opting out completely. If being in the midst of the celebratory chaos is too much for a child who...
Dec 13, 20171 min read
Invisible Disabilities: Advantage or Disadvantage?
Blogger Paddy-Jo Moran’s post Autism Myths and Misconceptions … Autism is Always Visible resonated with me on numerous levels. My waiting...
Dec 10, 20172 min read
Peeling Potatoes for Two-Handed Fun
Peeling potatoes to add to any dish is an excellent activity to work on bimanual coordination, using the two hands together skillfully....
Dec 4, 20171 min read
Popsicle Lights: Chanukah Crafts for Kids
If you are planning to do this project with more than two children at a time a child who has difficulty with sequencing and organization...
Dec 1, 20171 min read
9 Tips for Surviving and Thriving at Holiday Parties
The Challenge Parties and other unfamiliar or crowded venues, such as the mall, movies, amusement parks, and live performances, are often...
Nov 15, 20172 min read
SCENTED TURKEYs : A Multi-sensory THANKSGIVING extravaganza in 4 easy steps!
Turn your Thanksgiving holiday preparations into a multi-sensory extravaganza for all of your children, especially those with sensory...
Nov 12, 20172 min read
Homework Hassle Help: Part 2
SENSORY TECHNIQUES Often one of the biggest challenges in your child’s day - and probably in yours - is doing homework. Some children are...
Oct 16, 20172 min read
Homework Hassle Help
PART 1: ORGANIZATION Homework can be a particularly challenging time of the day for you and your child. Your child is probably exhausted...
Oct 8, 20172 min read
Establishing morning routines for the sensory challenged
Mornings can be rough for the best of us. For a child who is sensory challenged, it can be particularly difficult to get going in the...
Sep 18, 20172 min read
Backpack Awareness: Safety tips for the whole family
The American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) National Backpack Awareness Day is being expanded to address back health...
Sep 15, 20172 min read
Water Games For Upper Body Strength And Coordination
Start the Summer with a Splash: Water play is both fun and beneficial for your child. Water is naturally resistive, which makes it so...
Jun 29, 20172 min read