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Let's Have A Ball
What's highly versatile, made of soft elastic and filled with air? A therapy ball (also known as...
Summer Sensory Tips
It's summer! Well technically it's still spring, but as far as your kids are concerned, summer is...
Don't Sleep in Your Weighted Vest! Helpful Strategies for Bedtime
"Can my child sleep in a weighted vest?" This type of question often arises when parents are...
Chores for Kids: Benefits for Every Age
Do you think kids' chores are overrated or tough to manage? Read on! Chores can provide awesome...
ADHD? Help Kids (and Teens) Pay Attention
A few weeks ago I decided to sign up for Sanity School. Apparently I'm not the only parent who can...
Ommmm! Benefits of Yoga For Kids!
It's the exercise that everyone can do: Yoga. Well known for its ability to calm, engage and focus,...
Introducing Your Child to A Weighted Vest
They're all the rave, weighted vests. If you have a child with autism, Sensory Processing Disorder...
Best Toys for 10 Year Old With Autism
Finding the right toys for a 10-year-old with Autism can be challenging, especially because you...
What’s Therapeutic about a Weighted Blanket?
The first time I heard about weighted blankets, I had an instant "Ah-Ha!" moment. As a child, I...
Take Your Sensory Diet Outdoors
Caught in a snowdrift? If you've managed to avoid the snow or rain, you might think yourself quite...
Best Toys For 12 Year Old With Autism
If you have a 12-year-old with Autism, you want to give them the very best in all aspects of life,...
7 Sensory Ways to Improve Communication
At the heart of every human being is the ability to communicate. Though a typical speech therapy...
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