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...
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...
Are you tired of fighting with your kids to get them to do their responsibilities? Many children, regardless of age, diagnosis, or abilities, have difficulty completing non-preferred tasks (i.e. doing their chores) in a timely manner. This could be due to the child’s...
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...
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science-based methodology. The “tools” presented in this blog sustain using reinforcement procedures. Parents can incorporate these skills into daily life activities. The schedule We all use schedules! Activities that are...
Call me non-traditional if you may, but one of the best things I have ever done while working with my pediatric clients is giving our session an “unstructured structure”. I’ll explain. Some of you may recall times as a student, in which most of your learning was...
The 4th of July is a day filled with fun and patriotism. While many find the firework displays to be great fun, some kids have a hard time with the loud noises, bright colors, and busy crowds. Here are 7 tips you can implement into the day to help your child enjoy the...
Hope is powerful. It drives us as individuals. Giving us a reason to strive forward. Hope is a powerful medication. Over the last 4 years, we have been blessed to be given hope for our family and for our children through the organization HopeKids. During the moments...
