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Idioms, What Did You Say and What Do You Really Mean?

by Cara | Apr 5, 2018 | activity cards, ADD, ADHD, ASD, Aspergers, behavior, building a child's confidence, caregiver tips, children, communication, Down Syndrome, executive function, family, for OTs, fun activities, games, helping caregivers, LD, learning disabilities, learning disorders, Occupational therapists, occupational therapy, OT, OT treatment, play to learn, SLP, SLP. speech therapy, social, social skills, special education, special needs, supporting special needs, teachers, teaching, therapist information, therapy, therapy tools, Uncategorized

Please share: Idioms or phrases that cannot be understood through their literal meaning can be rather confusing for students with language difficulties. Teaching children and students common idioms can help them navigate verbal communication with adults and peers as...

Developmental Milestones: Language, Fine & Gross Motor Skills

by Cara | Jan 27, 2020 | autism, behavior, coordination, development, fine motor, grasp development, gross motor, play, special education, special needs, teacher

Please share: Developmental Milestones for Fine Motor, Gross Motor, and Speech For children ages one through age six. Remember that each child develops at his/her own pace and the information below is for informational purposes only. You are your child’s best...