We've talked about doing occupational therapy at home, but now that the weather is warmer, we're taking it outside! In the backyard or at the park, here are some ideas for strengthening those motor skills: Swinging-Kids with autism and sensory process disorder are calmed by the rythmic back and forth movement. Swinging is one of our favorite things to do! Climbing- … [Read more...] about Occupational Therapy Outside
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Bringing out the Best in Your Introvert
One of the strongest personality traits that shape our kids is where they fall on the introvert/extrovert spectrum. Susan Cain has written a book entitled, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. This book has been on the best seller list for weeks and has started a mini-revolution. Introverts are realizing they have strengths the world needs. … [Read more...] about Bringing out the Best in Your Introvert
Apps for Special Needs Kids (and Typical Kids Too!)
iPads and smart phones are helping special needs kids do things their parents never thought they could do! With speech apps like Proloquo2Go our kids are able to put their thoughts into words, like "stomach hurts." Other apps like Dexteria help kids strengthen their fine motor skills. We've been using apps to help James for the last two months. Here are ten apps that have … [Read more...] about Apps for Special Needs Kids (and Typical Kids Too!)