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Sensory Savvy Trick-or-Treating Tips
Trick or treat! Fall season is just around the corner and, depending on your sensory threshold,...
Packing Lists for Sensory Savvy Campers!
Getting ready to send your sensory-sensitive child to sleep away camp? Chances are just being away...
Weight or Pressure? How to Choose Sensory Input
I remember a little jingle for candy bars when I was a kid and it went something like this,...
Why Kids Chew
The mouth. It's our first sensory seeking organ from gestation. A baby uses his mouth to suck and...
How Technology is Transforming the Special Needs Classroom
Traditional classroom protocols have radically changed. Chalkboards are a thing of the past; no...
10 Tips for Mealtime
Mealtime is a great opportunity to gather as a family, enjoy each other's company, and connect at...
Is a Portable Sensory Space the Solution for You?
Children navigate so much during the school day. The academic expectations and social dynamics,...
Encouraging Friendships and Healthy Social Interactions
Encouraging children to build and grow friendships teaches them so many things about the world and...
Back to School Encouragement
A new school year means new supplies, new teachers, new friends, and new opportunities. But with...
DIY Sensory Crafts
The last few weeks of summer can be the hardest to keep kids occupied...here are some fun and easy...
Vacation-Friendly Sensory Tools
Heading out? Pack vacation-friendly sensory tools for your time away from home., including a...
Building a Budget Friendly Sensory Room
Starting to build a sensory “room” can be a daunting task...what should the purpose of the...
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