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Life Skills Series: Fire Safety

by Cara | 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

Please share: 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...

Cookie Cutter Popsicle Stick Puzzle

by Cara | Mar 14, 2018 | activities, autism, both hands, brain body connections, colors, coordination, craft, crafts, create, following directions, following directions. pencils, fun activities, fun ideas, games, hand eye coordination, memory, motor skills, Occupational therapists, occupational therapy, organizing, parents, play, play to learn, Spring break, therapy, together, treatment ideas, Uncategorized, vision games

Please share: Spring break is great for vacations and relaxing, but it can also be a good recipe for cabin-fever! Here’s another colorful activity to keep little hands busy and work on executive function. Most of the materials are easy to find around the...