Play is an essential part of childhood development. It helps children develop social, cognitive, and physical skills that are crucial for their future success. For children on the autism spectrum, however, playtime can often be a challenging experience. Autistic children may have difficulty with social interactions, communication, and sensory processing, all of which can make […]
Anger Management Strategies for Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects communication and social interaction. People with autism may experience difficulty regulating their emotions, including anger. Anger outbursts can be challenging for individuals with autism and can impact their daily lives and relationships. Fortunately, there are various anger management strategies that can help individuals with autism learn to regulate […]
How technology can help children with Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. While there is no cure for autism, technology can provide assistance to children with autism to help them communicate and learn in ways that suit their unique needs. How technology is aiding children with Autism Addressing Communication Challenges One of […]
Strategies for Helping an Anxious Child
Anxiety in kids is common, but it’s not something that should be ignored. When a child is anxious, it is a natural response as a parent to take charge and help them through their anxious thoughts and feelings. However, some parents may not realize that not everything can help lessen their anxiety; some of their […]
Aggression in children and what it could mean
[vc_row el_id=”1589372380030-00cc86d5-1b65″][vc_column el_id=”1589372380140-02629253-6205″][vc_column_text] What is Aggression? Aggression refers to a behavior that can cause harm or pain. Aggression in children is most likely seen as disobedience, fighting, breaking stuff, etc. Reasons for aggression: There can be multiple reasons for your child to display aggression. Below is a list of a few possible reasons: Sensory Overload: […]
How to make homemade playdough
[vc_row el_id=”1589245428172-ad7f97f4-adc9″][vc_column el_id=”1589245428318-fe4d2688-5c9b”][vc_column_text] Play Dough: “Play dough is the fail safe way to engage and excite little hands and minds! It is a brilliant sensory and fine motor tool that is ridiculously easy to make and so much better than any store bought versions.” (Source:Best Ever No-Cook Play Dough Recipe!) Making playdough at home is […]
Activities that support writing skills
[vc_row el_id=”1589201418945-1728c7af-cf1d”][vc_column el_id=”1589201419094-b7052bf3-2d6e”][vc_column_text] What are pre-writing skills?: “Pre-writing skills are the lines and strokes kids need to master and know BEFORE learning how to print the alphabet. Each of these lines is developed in a sequence, based on how old the child is.” (Source:Basics of Pre-Writing Activities and Skills for Kids) Importance of pre-writing skills: […]
Using Visuals and how they can help
[vc_row el_id=”1588936037064-42250e68-a163″][vc_column el_id=”1588936037190-b10ff8be-f3c5″][vc_column_text] What are visuals?: Visual supports are used with children who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for two main purposes: They help parents communicate better with their child, they help their child communicate better with others. By providing visual support along with language and social interaction, students are able to participate more independently […]
Spatial Concepts for Special Education
[vc_row el_id=”1588636723446-b1990427-5e08″][vc_column el_id=”1588636723593-a3a806c8-c172″][vc_column_text] What are spatial concepts? “Spatial concepts (a category of basic concepts) define the relationship between us and objects, as well as the relationships of objects to each other. As our language begins to develop, early spatial concepts such as in front of, behind, top, bottom, over, under, last, between, farthest, backward, in, […]
Water Beads Sensory Play
[vc_row el_id=”1588546186042-9d2a11d5-b794″][vc_column el_id=”1588546186173-46c4ebb9-f12b”][vc_column_text] Sensory play: Sensory play can be any play that involves the senses. It allows children to play, explore, create, and engage in experiential learning through their senses. What are water beads? “Water beads are non-toxic and environmentally safe, making them a wonderful addition to the sensory play of children who will not […]