Q&A expert tip from an educational therapist on how to teach adaptive communication skills to children who struggle to express themselves, or often resort to biting.
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How do I explain to my kid what anger is and its function? What does anger look like? How angry am I? 30 Anger management activities for kids.
Proprioceptive input activities throughout the day improves sensory integration, self-regulation, and also prevents inappropriate sensory seeking behaviors.
How to set up a work task station in a special education classroom. Work boxes are great for teaching students with autism and other special needs how to work independently.
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Today's technology is provide powerful new tools for parents, teachers and therapists to help children across the autism spectrum.
Learn 12 common social skills that often need to be taught to autistic individuals, plus 9 evidence-based strategies for teaming these social skills.
These are some of the earliest signs of autism in babies. If you see these signs in your baby, consult a doctor. Early intervention ...
Looking for calm down kit ideas? These items help kids with autism & sensory processing disorder calm down during a meltdown
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One of the most popular systems taking place in classrooms right now is Zones of Regulation. It sounds great - but do you know what it is? And, if you're a teacher, are you implementing it correctly? Read on to find out more about Zones of Regulation and the benefits of using it. What is
If you've been wondering if you're autistic, you need this post with signs of autism in adults that may have been missed as children! It's a goldmine!
How to help a speech delayed child | From speech therapy activities to PECS communication boards, we’ve rounded up 32 tips & activities to get you started!
I would like to share with you how I handle being a mom of an autistic child with special needs and have faith in a magnificent God. “I give thanks to you that I was marvelously set apart.” – Psalm139:14 CEB (Common English Bible) I just love that verse. ... Read More
Discover the best essential oils for autism and ADHD and exactly how they can benefit your child. Full guide for using essential oils for autism available.
Perfect for kids with autism and sensory sensitivities, this is a great collection of tips and tools to teach you how to calm an autistic child quickly!
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Painting with balls is a fun way to combine process art and science with your kids. Use these simple ideas to extend your art activity to include science. I love making art. I love it, even more, when
Learn what a sensory diet is, how it can benefit your child's learning, focus, behavior, and emotional regulation, and discover which activities should be part of your child’s individual sensory diet.
As an autism mom, I often hear advice that's meant to be helpful or guiding in some form or another. As a mom of an individual with autism, I really hear a lot of 'helpful'
Don't have the time or energy to set up a sensory bin or get involved in a complicated activity? Still want your little one to experience the hands-on FUN of just playing with something that FEELS really cool? Then check out our 10 really simple (easy to set up with few ingredients) and engaging sensory activities, all of which can be done in 15 minutes!
These ABA therapy activities for kids with autism spectrum disorder will give you heaps of ideas you can use at school, in therapy, and at home!
Having predictability can go a long way for autistic children. Here are a few reasons why when it comes to the importance of routine for autism.
10 Top tips for you and your toddlers at the beach. Plus bonus activities to do with them whilst you are there and then even more when you return
This anti-bullying activity will help make your school bully-free! Educational and fun, this anti-bullying game is perfect as a bullying lesson or for indoor recess. The game presents children with real-life scenarios. They'll learn to solve conflicts, stand up to bullies, and report bullying to ...
This huge collection of 100+ Super Fun Halloween Activities for Kids is a MUST-READ for any mom with a Halloween-loving kiddo!
Perfect for kids with autism and sensory sensitivities, this is a great collection of tips and tools to teach you how to calm an autistic child quickly!
Parenting a child with autism isn't easy. I know, my son has autism spectrum disorder. These autism parenting tips are must-haves for autism
How do I explain to my kid what anger is and its function? What does anger look like? How angry am I? 30 Anger management activities for kids.
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Get fast facts about sensory processing challenges. Use this fact sheet to learn how sensory processing issues affect daily life.
When you're autistic, making friends can be incredibly difficult. Especially when you're in that tricky spot of bridging the gap between acquaintance and friendship... You see her each week at work, school, church or a group, but how do you truly become friends?
This low prep activity for parents and children is an effective way to teach them about different emotions and how to recognize what they're feeling. It also helps develop self-awareness.
Perfect for kids with autism and sensory sensitivities, this is a great collection of tips and tools to teach you how to calm an autistic child quickly!
Feeling stuck with functional activity tolerance interventions? We cover activities from low to high level to increase activity tolerance.
32 Sensory Play Activities For Kids With Autism. Sensory Play helps all children learn, but for kids on the autism spectrum, it can
When autistics speak out against ABA, many people say that "new ABA" is different, but here are 5 important reasons even "New ABA" is problematic...
