Holiday Break Activities for Kids + FREE Conversation Starter Cards

by | Dec 20, 2018 | activities, autism, Chanukah, Christmas, christmas cards, conversation, crafts, fine motor, fun activities, gross motor, holiday, holiday break, social, social skills

Please share:   Holidays can be hectic and busy for grown-ups but our children can become bored quickly. I encourage my clients and my own children to limit screen time and be creative. Children of all ages learn skills by engaging in play. When children are not...
Holiday Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs…..Part 2

Holiday Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs…..Part 2

by | Dec 6, 2017 | ADD, ADHD, ASD, Aspergers, autism, behavior, Chanukah, children, Christmas, daily living, emotion, holidays, photographs, sensory, sensory processing disorder, shopping

Please share: Today’s post will cover FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS and SANTA/TRADITIONS!!  Family Photographs   1)  Go at a time of day when children are well-rested and not hungry. Do not rush and arrive early.  Even though you may not realize it, children pick up...
24 Holiday Sensory Boxes

24 Holiday Sensory Boxes

by | Dec 5, 2017 | bilateral integration, both hands, Christmas, crafts, dominant hand, fine motor activities, fine motor coordination, for OTs, Hanukkah, holiday, holiday break, holidays, Occupational therapists, occupational therapy, olfactory, senses, sensory, sensory bins, sensory processing, Uncategorized

Please share: The holidays are here and oh what fun your children will have creating and playing with our list of 24 sensory bins! Christmas Sensory Bin from Still Playing School Sparkly Christmas Sensory Bin from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes Christmas Lights Water Bead...
Holiday Tips for Parents of Kids with Special Needs……Part 1

Holiday Tips for Parents of Kids with Special Needs……Part 1

by | Dec 11, 2016 | ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, autism, behavior, Chanukah, Christmas, daily living, Hanukkah, holidays, sensory, sensory processing disorder, SPD, special needs

Please share: Holidays bring joy and family traditions that warm the hearts of many.  For those of us who have children with special needs, the holidays take on an entirely new dimension.  Like everyone, we have shopping, cooking, decorating, and preparation. ...

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