A simple mental-health and self-care check-in, to be used in therapy sessions or on your own! A grounding way to begin teletherapy/telehealth sessions with clients, gently guiding them to their present emotions, thoughts and needs.

The A to Z of Coping Skills display poster for you to use to talk about coping strategies and worksheet for children to come up with their own strategies.

Guided by SEL learning outcomes, our free PDF writing prompts exercise written communication and promote the development of self-esteem and resilience.

Use this free Solution Focused Wellness Check-In Scale to help students and clients problem solve to find simple, concrete solutions, and to self-reflect on what's already working. If you enjoy this tool, make sure to check out WholeHearted's Solution Focused Toolbox for more interventions. ...

Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner

How can you support the development of self-regulation in kids? This huge resource is full of self-regulation games, information, books, and more!

What is play therapy? What is a play therapist? Is it right for my child? Learn more about the transformative power of play! Play therapy can benefit kids with ADHD, ASD, and trauma.

What is play therapy? What is a play therapist? Is it right for my child? Learn more about the transformative power of play! Play therapy can benefit kids with ADHD, ASD, and trauma.

I read an article written by an OT named Kelly Mahler in OT Advance (Interoception: The Eight Sensory System, June 2016, Vol. 32 No. 6) about a newly recognized 8th sense of the body that could be …

Help kids learn impulse control skills using these practical strategies to support development of executive functioning.

Update: I have had literally hundreds of requests for these cards!! When I made these, I made them for my son and shared the idea on my blog. Since the dawn of pinterest, these cards have gotten alot more attention than I had anticipated! And to tell the truth, I dont know whether these graphics are allowed to be shared. So, I have made a similar, better, version of these, and other related autism printables and am selling them in my etsy shop now. You can purchase them there, and you are free to use them with your children, or in your classrooms (though you may not resell them or share files with others). The best part is, I have permission from the graphic designers to use the graphics on these cards, so I know for sure that dispersing them is legal. Also, I am more than happy to take requests, so if you have an idea for a card or file you would like to use in your classroom or home, please DO contact me via my etsy shop! Do you know what Power Cards are? Don't worry, before last November, I didn't either. Power Cards are often used with Autistic children, but I believe they can be helpful for all children. Power Cards are highly visual and they contain short blurbs or lists of information that will help a child in various situations that he may come across. We use homemade Power Cards with Little Bean. Do I know everything there is to know about them? No, probably not. But what I do know I used to put together some cards that have been pretty helpful for Little Bean. I used a program like MS Word to make his Power Cards. Then I used a laminator to make them sturdy. They are roughly pocket sized, good for small hands. I hole punched them and put them on a binder ring. We use them in many ways. Sometimes Little Bean will review a particular card before an interaction with somone. He may review the anger-related ones before a difficult task, or when he is angry, he may review the ones on how to calm down. Power Cards are like mini-offices for social struggles. They are easy to make and are great for some children with Autism. Try them, you might like them!

By nurturing a growth mindset, we raise resilient kids who are empowered to adapt, learn, and thrive through ups and downs.

It's important that kids have positive self-esteem that encourages them to try new things, overcome challenges and be happy.

Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory posits that an individual's development is influenced by a series of interconnected environmental systems, ranging from the immediate surroundings (e.g., family) to broad societal structures (e.g., culture). These systems include the Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, and Chronosystem, each representing different levels of environmental influences on an individual's growth and behavior.

Quiet Coping Skills are subtle ways to privately regulate emotions at school without attracting scrutiny from others. Help kids with anger issues, anxiety, & ADHD.

Yesterday I wrote about how my views on eye contact have changed over the years. Today I am going to talk about some of my favorite therapy activities to teach facial referencing and eye gaze. My goal with these games and activities is to facilitate awareness of why the child needs to check in visually …

This daily feelings check in printable is great for kids to use to express and verbalize, or write, how they are feelings about their day. All emotions and feelings are normal. This is what I

Click on the picture to download your own copy of the poster, or you can order a hard copy for £2.

Teach kids to be mindful with this 5 step activity. This "break" method will help kids and adults focus and live in the moment.

Your child's brain hierarchy determines how your child learns and develops. How they develop when they are young determines their learning in the classroom.

Are you providing your child with reinforcement vs. bribery? Parents will often ask why they should be “giving in” or bribing certain behaviors.

Tactile Defensiveness: Why My Child Hates Hugs, Tags and is in Constant Fight or Flight Mode. Sensory issues that may affect your child's tactile.

A Blog for Moms of Boys: Activities, recipes, DIY, Science projects and Crafts for Boys.

Copied from: An Open Letter from an Autistic Child in Meltdown, Written by an Autistic Adult Who Still Melts Down From Time to Time To Anyone Who Is Concerned, Thank you for being concerned; it mea…

Occupational therapy game & toy reviews. Fine motor, visual perception, eye hand coordination, spatial relations, figure ground, executive function

Common delays in your child's language development.

Explore the feelings, triggers, behaviors, and outcomes of anxiety with bibliotherapy. Learn more and view recommended children's books for anxiety.