friends | Pocket Occupational Therapist

Playdate Tips for Kids with Special Needs….Part 2

by Cara | Nov 21, 2016 | ADD, ASD, Aspergers, building a child's confidence, Christmas, friends, friendships, holidays, occupational therapy, parents, play, playdates, social skills, Thanksgiving

Please share: Click HERE to read PART I of this post. Thanks for tuning in to part II of our post…….here’s an excerpt from part I……… Playdates benefit ALL children for practicing critical social skills on which future relationships...

Playdate Tips for Kids with Special Needs – Part 1

by Cara | Nov 16, 2016 | ADHD, Aspergers, autism, friends, friendships, occupational therapy, parents, play, playdates, sensory processing disorder, social skills

Please share: During Thanksgiving and the holidays, our children with special needs are often around friends and family. Here is a revision of an older post with tips for helping our children. Playdates benefit ALL children for practicing critical social skills on...

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...

20 Summer FUN Ideas (OT Approved!)

Search the Blog

Meet Cara

Cara’s Newest book.

Retained Reflexes Course – Brain & Sensory Foundations

Blog Categories

Great to have you here!

You have Successfully Subscribed!