
Best Toys for Kids
Picking the best toys for kids can be overwhelming, with so many choices out there. As an occupational therapist specializing in early childhood development, I

Picking the best toys for kids can be overwhelming, with so many choices out there. As an occupational therapist specializing in early childhood development, I

Sensory overload during the holidays can occur quickly. The holidays are exciting for children. However, they can often mean new people, places, and foods. All

Creating an environment for sensory friendly trick or treating doesn’t have to be so “tricky”. For most of us, Halloween means dressing up, trick or

Getting messy is a wonderful sensory play experience for young children, and I recommend it. However, sensory integration is more complicated than just getting your

Did you know why it seems there’s a birthday party every week in September? That’s because more people have their birthdays in September than in

Thinking about these family vacation tips when traveling with a child with special needs will improve your experience. Consider things that will allow you to bring as much routine and familiarity as possible to your trip.

Sensory play for toddlers can be fun and yet provide benefits to your child’s development. Hot weather and the slower summertime pace provide excellent opportunities

To help kids of all ages find their way into practicing mindfulness, it can be helpful to give them an easy definition they can understand

The transition from school to summer might sound blissful after a packed school year, especially if your child struggles with academics or doesn’t enjoy the

Building crafts can be fun to help your child learn life skills. So many unique new toys and interactive activities are available to our children now!

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

You as parents can be one of the key ingredients to maximizing your therapist’s efficiency in occupational therapy. You spend the most amount of time

.Gifts for building social and communication skills can be both fun and skill-building. The holiday season is upon us once again. Here are some fun

Holiday traditions for the sensory-sensitive can mean some small changes to your usual holidays. ‘Tis the season to be….overwhelmed. While many people look forward to

For our families, ‘the most wonderful time of the year,” must also include sensory friendly gifts. Our kids who thrive on familiarity and routine can

Neurolyrical Cafe is an AWESOME event to explore nonverbal communication in children and individuals organized by I-ASC – The International Association for Spelling as Communication.

I enjoy cooking and baking with my daughter. Cooking has been a great way for her to learn many daily living skills. What is wonderful

A sensory-friendly Halloween can be challenging to create. For most families with young children, Halloween is a time full of fun, excitement, and anticipation. However,

A great way to connect with your child and work on their skills is to cook together. Although there are different challenges when your child