Life Skills Series: Fire Safety

Life Skills Series: Fire Safety

by | Mar 20, 2018 | activities, autism, behavior, caregiver tips, caregivers, children, cognition, daily living, downloads, education, emergency, family, fun activities, handouts, handwriting, homeschool, independence, life skills, play to learn, preparation, School OT, scissors, scissors use, self-care, social skills, special education, supporting special needs, teaching, teaching successfully, therapist, therapy, therapy tools, tips

Life skills training helps our children with independence. This week, I’d like to talk about fire safety. When thinking about functional skills, knowing when to call 911 or what to do if a fire occurs can make the difference between a minor incident and a major...
Children’s Autism Book! The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

Children’s Autism Book! The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

by | Oct 4, 2017 | Aspergers, autism, caregivers, for OTs, FREE, life skills, Occupational therapists, printables, Product reviews, resources, Temple Grandin, Uncategorized

I use books, social stories, and videos all of the time with children who have autism. Most younger children learn through looking at pictures. Research has shown that children use picture books to make sense of the world around them (see reference here). Through my...
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

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.  However, there are...

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