If you have a special needs child, you may be wondering what kind of childcare and education is best for them. Do they need to be in a group of other children with the same kind of needs, or can they benefit by being with children who don’t have similar issues? In this regard, you should…
If you have a special needs child, you know how much work, both physically and mentally, that can involve. Of course, you naturally want to keep them safe, but you should also concentrate on building independence by giving them the best services and support to make the most of their potential. Try Not to Be…
Learning through play can help your little ones enhance their skills and imagination. This article will talk about winter sensory activities that you can do with your little ones. Treasure Hunting With a Twist Take out plastic containers and fill them with water along with some items you think your little ones would love. Freeze them overnight…
Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s the time of year when tricks and treats abound. From spooky haunted houses to autumnal activities like bobbing for apples, Halloween planning is in full swing. But if your child has autism or a sensory processing disorder, the excitement of Halloween might feel more stressful than…
Many of us look forward to the annual hot weather holiday on the 4th of July. We anticipate the parades, BBQs, and firework displays. The traditions surrounding this day of celebration are generally fun for the whole family. However, July 4th can be nearly intolerable and overwhelming for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or autism….
The first National Autistic Children’s Week was launched in 1972 by the Autism Society. This evolved into the annual Autism Acceptance Month (AAM), taking place every April. AAM aims to spread awareness and promote acceptance of autism and ignite change. AAM’s slogan for April 2021 is Celebrate Differences. It is the title of a campaign to provide information…
Art can play a big and hugely beneficial part in the lives of special needs children. There are several recognized art therapy activities and creative ideas that are used in occupational therapy. They give special needs children an outlet whereby they can express themselves. Art therapy also brings great happiness and increased self-esteem to these…
When your child was still a toddler, you may have noticed that he seemed unusually sensitive to light or noise. And maybe you could never seem to get him into the right shoes or clothes – they were always too tight or too scratchy. As your child grew, he had problems with fine motor skills like brushing…
A child with autism can find it tough to manage their behavior. Even a high-functioning child may be subject to meltdowns in situations that would not be particularly challenging to a non-autistic sibling. If the autism symptoms are more severe, a child can get extremely upset on a more or less daily basis. It’s often…
Playing outdoors is one of the essential pleasures of being a child. Stepping out through the back door into a sunlit yard provides any kid with fresh air and a sense of freedom, and this is especially necessary if you have a special needs child. Here’s how to create a sensory-stimulating and safe yard environment for your…
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