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by sprout | May 9, 2017

Please share: From handwriting to hair washing – Sensory processing to school, it’s ALL here in our book series! 6 Different books to help your child in ALL settings! Written by Dr. Cara Koscinski who has both her doctorate and master’s Degree in...

5 Tips to Focus on Your Child’s Positive Traits

by Cara | Jan 11, 2021 | autism, building a child's confidence, occupational therapy, parenting, play, social skills, special needs, teaching successfully

Please share: 5 Tips to Focus on Your Child’s Positive Traits Yesterday I was working with my son on a Social Skills app. This has become a daily part of our routine…..Those with typical children may take for granted the social skills that our kids...

Fingerprint Farm Animals

by Cara | Sep 2, 2020 | activities, fine motor, fine motor activities, following directions, fun activities, hands, OT treatment, play, play to learn, sensory, sensory processing, sensory processing disorder

Please share: Making fingerprints is not only a fun activity for little kids, but it also encourages the development of fine motor skills. Fingerprint farm animals are a fun way to teach children about animals, letters, and fine motor skills all at the same time! Kids...

Summer Activities….Shhhh, they’re therapeutic!

by Cara | Jul 31, 2020 | ADL, Aspergers, autism, behavior, games, mouth, occupational therapy, oral-motor, parenting, parents, play, sensory processing disorder, social skills, special needs, supporting special needs, teaching successfully

Please share: SUMMER! It’s here! Most families look forward to summer’s relaxation and lazy days. However, the lack of routine and structure can be the cause of great stress for families of children with special needs. School routines are predictable and...

20 Summer FUN Ideas (OT Approved!)

by Cara | Jul 31, 2020 | Active kids, activities, children, friends, games, gross motor, occupational therapy, OT, outdoors, play, play to learn, sensory processing disorder, summer, supporting special needs

Please share: SUMMER is here! Most families look forward to summer’s relaxation and lazy days. However, the lack of routine and structure can evoke great stress for families of children with special needs. School routines are predictable and provide consistency...

5 Facts About ~ Executive Function

by Cara | Mar 24, 2020 | autism, executive function, homework, learning disabilities, learning disorders, organizing, parenting, school, sensory processing, sensory processing disorder, teaching

Please share: As my children grow, my focus as a parent changes. Since I’m a parent to children with special needs, I love to research and pass tips on to other parents who are going through similar situations. That’s what makes my job as ‘The...

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