Kids Healthy Screen Time Use Guide
When kids spend too much time glued to their screens, they have less time for healthy habits like sleep, physical activity, and time outdoors. These healthy habits are a huge part of their overall well-being. Use our Kids Healthy Screen Time Use Guide as a resource to regulate these healthy habits! Kid’s Screen Time At […]
Sensory Ideas For Babies & Toddlers From Mother Could
Mother Could is a very popular resource amongst our therapists for all their creative DIY sensory activities. Below, we have highlighted some of our favorites! Give Mother Could a visit over at https://www.mothercould.com/ for more recipes like these!
Autism Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month in April is an opportunity to show your support and love for all people affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This month, many individuals, businesses, and organizations choose to participate in spreading awareness of ASD. Below are a couple of things you can do to participate in spreading awareness during Autism Awareness […]
Sensory Tips For Homework
Kids with sensory processing issues can sometimes have trouble concentrating on their homework. Certain sounds, smells, textures, and other sensations can get in the way of getting their after school work done. We have gathered a couple of tips and tricks to make that homework battle a little less painful! Avoid doing homework right away […]
Making Sense of the IEP/504 Process
The IEP/504 process can be a daunting task for parents to make sense of, below is a digestible step-by-step overview of a typical IEP timeline: The Referral: A child’s teacher, another school professional, or the parent may request an evaluation to determine eligibility for services. A team of school professionals will meet to determine the […]
Child Safety Outside The Home
All families can benefit from planning and prevention for safety outside the home, specially those with neurodivergent family members. Children that are considered neurodivergent are those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, etcs who can be more susceptible to getting lost, traffic accidents, drowning, and abductions due to their difficulty picking up subtle environmental cues and […]
Make your own DIY water sensory bin
Using an old storage bin, starter chopsticks, pom poms, measuring cups, dollar tree ladles, and letter erasers from target’s bargain section you can make your very own DIY water sensory bin! We particularly love the starter chopsticks because it works fine motor strength and coordination, needed for writing and utensil use! If your kiddo is […]
St. Patrick’s Day Art Project: Handprint Pot of Gold ✨
The month of March is here and that means St. Patrick’s Day fun is too! Arts and crafts are a great way to engage your child in sensory as well as creative tasks that help them practice important motor skills. Have your kiddo enjoy getting crafty with this colorful handprint pot of gold! Here is […]
Outdoor Winter Sensory Activities
Winter in Wisconsin can get so cold! I don’t know about you, but my desire to be outside for extended periods of time goes WAY down the colder it gets. However, our kids are not any less likely to need movement and sensory input throughout their day. Physical activity and sensory input are things that […]
Adaptive Halloween Costumes
Halloween is a spooky time of year, filled with scary movies, candy, decorations, and dressing up! Unfortunately, all costumes are not made for all children. Homemade or purchased, we are here to help you find the latest adaptive trends to meet your needs. Target has a great selection of adaptive Halloween costumes, with sensory friendly options coming all sizes from toddler to adult. They also include features such as removable hoods […]
Building a Sensory Bin
This fun summer activity is easy to put together, costs only around $10, and is a great sensory project for the kiddos! Our sensory bin kit can be used on days when the kiddos are bored and parents need a minute to relax. This project has brought hours of fun for these kiddos while allowing […]
Motor Learning in Children with Autism
What is motor learning? Motor learning is the change in capability to produce skilled tasks, often associated with practice or experience. In essence, it is the process of learning how to do something well. There are three stages in motor learning: cognitive, associative, and autonomous. Cognitive: a slow process where the child needs to think […]