Children may be thrilled by the end of the school year, but summer break can be stressful for parents. While all children do better with
Are you looking for ways to support someone with autism better? Below are some important things I have learned from my son and his friends
April is Occupational Therapy Month, where we take the time to recognize and celebrate the wonderful profession of OT. Occupational therapists work with individuals across
Kids gardening and being outside in the fresh air have fantastic health benefits. We have also heard that planting flowers can be therapeutic. But did
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! We are so lucky to be a part of the special needs community and wanted to share some thoughts from our
When people find out that I homeschool my 15-year-old autistic** son, I often get asked “why?” or “how did you decide to do that?” or
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are uniquely positioned to address picky eating due to their training in analyzing activities and understanding how to facilitate lasting behavior change.
Neuroatypical or typical, picky eating is very common among little growing children. In the early formative years, underlying developmental issues could cause your child to reject certain
If you have a sensory kiddo (or adult) in your house who makes a ‘squash’ face (basically the 🤢 emoji), when cooked pumpkin or squash
One of the biggest challenges for many families who have an autistic or special needs child is dealing with a meltdown behavior. “What calming strategies