Learning letters can be fun. Writing can be fun. Some kids love it. Some kids have been ridiculed and shamed in front of their classmates for their handwriting to the point that the joy and fascination of letters has dissipated. Helping them rediscover the joy of...
Feeding Strategies for Sensory Sensitive Eaters Feeding is a complex task that requires every sense we use for every meal. We often don’t realize we are using all of our senses with this ordinary task. Let’s take pizza as an example. We often comment on the smell of a...
Movement Breaks for Your Kiddos Movement breaks are so important for kids of all ages as it helps with general development in all areas. Many kiddos, especially nowadays, have the tendency of sitting around on some sort of electronics all day - so why not use those...
The holidays can be a stressful time for your children! Bright lights, large family gatherings, new smells baking - it can be a time filled with sensory overload. Below are 4 tips to prevent Holiday tantrums and meltdowns. Together, we can survive the busy holiday...
With Christmas right around the corner, many parents ask for gift suggestions to work on reaching therapy goals at home through play! Our therapists have offered their recommendations of toys for a variety of ages and ability levels. Check out the videos below for our...
The holiday season can be frustrating for a child with sensory sensitivities and challenges - bright lights, loud music, new foods, crowded rooms! Even if your child loves the holidays, the season can be very overwhelming, especially for children with sensory...
Recommendations for Helping Parents and Children Navigate the Holidays At Team 4 Kids, we understand that the holiday season is without a doubt a wonderful time of the year filled with excitement, great memories, and time with family and friends - but all of this also...
If you are reading this wondering what the significance of the Blue colored trick or treat pumpkin buckets are this year, look no further. Blue colored trick-or-treat buckets have been tasked with the mission of raising awareness for Autism. Over the past few decades,...
Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday with lots of great opportunities for sensory development. However, for those with sensory sensitivities, it also has the potential to be a little overwhelming with the risk of sensory overload. Halloween can often be...
Never Forget Your Home Program Again! (This method is foolproof) If your child is already receiving skilled Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Feeding Therapy, or ABA, chances are you’ve been given formal or informal “home programs.” Your...
