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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...
Amazing Athletes Week
Outstanding Athletes
Sports are for everyone! Sports have amazing potential to teach...
Summer Reading List
Looking for some new books to keep your kids engaged and entertained this summer? We picked out our...
5 Tips to Reduce Sensory Meltdown
5 WAYS TO REDUCE SENSORY MELTDOWNS OVER THE HOLIDAYSEver notice how sensory meltdowns spike during...
Autism Elopement: 10 Safety Strategies
Autism elopement or wandering is a common challenge. Sometimes children with autism roam to a...
OT Awareness Month: Celebrating Those We Serve
April is a Occupational Therapy Awareness Month. The American Occupational Therapy Association...
7 Tips for Mealtimes with Picky Eaters
Mealtimes can be a time of fun and great company, but can also be very stressful for everyone...
Sensory Play! Swing for Doorway
When purchasing swings, people often overlook the benefits of a swing bar. Most people grab the...
Checklist of Sensory-friendly School Supplies
What can help your child calm and focus at school? Sensory-friendly school supplies to the rescue!...
8 Tips to Ease into your School Routine
Back to school already! Kids and adults can find it tough to adjust to the school routine after...
Sensory chew to calm and de-stress
Chew on this! A sensory chew or chewelry is a playful tool for sensory integration, oral motor...
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