I have four children. They range from ages 9-15. I have it pretty easy most of the time. They are self-sufficient. They mostly do as they are told and we are having a period of everyone’s “got it” in their subjects. In the past this was very rarely the case. I have two with learning disabilities and we had a long period of very difficult years. Reading was non-existent, … [Read more...] about Homeschooling When It’s Hard
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Five Fine-Motor Apps
Using the iPad for special needs therapy. My younger son recently won an iPad from a special needs blog. We use it in every type of therapy he does - occupational therapy, link speech therapy, and even behavioral therapy. The apps are especially helpful in strengthening his fine-motor skills, like control, strength, dexterity, and coordination. Five apps for … [Read more...] about Five Fine-Motor Apps
Occupational Therapy Outside
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
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!)