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    Things to Think About When Decorating for the Holidays(Post)

    A few years ago a therapist shared a story with us about a young man at a group home that kept attacking the Christmas tree. Every day he would try to push down the tree. Everyone was very upset with ...

    Home Sensory Room Ideas: Create a Calming and Stimulating Space for All Ages(Post)

    Creating a home sensory room doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. You can design a space that meets your needs with thoughtful planning and creativity. In this article, we’ll exp ...

    Inclusion Solutions: Cooperative Learning Can Benefit Every Student(Post)

    “Inclusion works to the advantage of everyone. We all have things to learn and we all have something to teach.” Helen HendersonEvery student can benefit from effective cooperative learning. Coopera ...

    Auditory Processing Strategies for the Classroom(Post)

    Auditory processing is a term used to describe what happens when your brain recognizes and interprets the sounds around you. Humans hear when energy that we recognize as sound travels throu ...

    ​Simple Tools to Help Students Focus(Post)

    With the start of school it can be a challenge for students to settle in and focus. Below are a few simple tools you can use to help improve focus and attention to task. Provide stude ...

    Help Kids with ADD/ADHD and Autism Focus in the Classroom(Post)

    Do you have a student with autism or ADD/ADHD in your class that has a hard time sitting still or focusing? Often providing small opportunities for movement can actually increase your special studen ...

    Active Seating: Therapy Ball, Seating Disc, or Wedge Which One Should You Use?(Post)

    There are now several studies that have shown students, including those with ADHD and other special needs, focus better in the classroom when they are allowed to wiggle this is called "active s ...

    Bounce Your Feet -- Improve Your Focus(Post)

    Many students on the spectrum who exhibit challenging behaviors often benefit when given the opportunity to experience sensory relief when they are at school and at home. One unique sensory tool is ...

    38 Tips for a Meltdown Free Holiday(Post)

    The holidays are a fun time to visit with friends and family. Special decorations and traditions make it a festive time for everyone. Unfortunately, the holidays can also present challenges ...

    Focus Strategies for Students Who Are Zoomed Out(Post)

    For students under stress or dealing with attention challenges, focusing can be particularly difficult. COVID-19 has created additional stress and forced most of us to make changes to our normal rout ...

    5 Sensory Tips for Parents(Post)

    With your child going back to school, your child may be experiencing anxiety, stress, excitement, nervous feelings and more. You may also be experiencing those same feelings. Here are some sensory ...

    Simple Tips to Help Special Needs Kids with Handwriting Challenges(Post)

    Sitting down to write is a fairly simple task. Pick up a pencil or pen and write, right? For the child with special needs writing may not be so simple. Stop and think about the components o ...

    Autism Challenge: Isolation from the Community(Post)

    By Bonnie Arnwine This week I had the pleasure of meeting with a local children’s museum that is exploring creative ways to open up access for children on the autism spectrum. When I shared my adve ...

    ​At home with the kids? Here are 5 Sensory Activities Everyone Can Enjoy(Post)

    School is out and summer is in full swing. We all have the opportunity to spend extra time with our kids. Here are 5 fun activities that use common items in your house.Burn Off Some Energy with Paper ...

    Sensory Toy Gift Guide: Perfect Picks for Every Child(Post)

    Choosing sensory toys and gifts can provide the ones you love with a range of therapeutic benefits, from promoting relaxation to enhancing focus. Finding the right sensory toys can significantly enha ...

    Do You Always Have Worries?(Post)

    Got Worries?Sometimes, I write the books I wished I’d had as a mother of young children. Sometimes, I write books with my son in mind (The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders). And ...

    Helping Struggling Writers: Five Steps to Getting Thoughts Down on Paper(Post)

    Transforming thoughts from ideas into a legible, organized, and an interesting piece of written work is often an area of frustration for children on the spectrum or those with learning challenges.

    Child-Oriented Toilet Training Method(Page)

    Learning bowel and bladder control is a major developmental task and can be especially challenging for children on the autism spectrum. The child oriented potty training method seeks to create a posi ...

    Focus Strategies for Special Needs Students(Page)

      It can be hard for a special student to focus or sit still in class or at a table. While medication can be very helpful for many it is not an option for all children. The following list of ideas a ...

    Autism and Repetitive Behaviors(Page)

    A key symptom of autism is unusual behaviors. Odd or unusual behaviors such as repetitive motions, toe walking or hand flapping often make social interactions difficult. Repetitive motions are action ...

    PDD-NOS Signs, Symptoms and Treatment(Page)

    A person is diagnosed with PDD-NOS if they have some behaviors seen in autism but don’t meet the full criteria for having an Autistic Disorder. All children with PDD-NOS do not have the same symptoms ...

    Inclusion Strategies for Students with Autism(Page)

    What do you do when you have a new student, with autism, added to your class but no background in special education? The following are common strategies that teachers can use to support students with ...

    Toys for Autistic Children and Teens(Page)

    In This Guide You can shop by developmental ages Teens and Adults Elementary Preschool Toddlers We will cover the following kinds of toys: Sensory Toys & Gifts Cause and Effec ...

    How to Set Up an Autism Classroom(Page)

    Setting up your autism classroom correctly can increase skill acquisition and independence and lower stress and anxiety. According to Dr. Lori Ernsperger, an autism specialist with over twenty years ...

    Fidgets in the Classroom a Guide for Educators(Page)

    Using Fidgets to Support Attention and On Task Behavior Studies have shown that using fidgets and stress balls can increase focus and attention and also work as a stress management tool. (1,2,3,) ...

    School Sensory Rooms(Page)

    What is a sensory room? Sensory rooms are now common in schools, hospitals and community centers. These rooms use sensory equipment to create a controlled sensory-focused environment. These e ...

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