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Making the Most of Teachable Moments
As an Early Childhood Educator, I am big on 'teachable moments'. A teachable moment is an unplanned...
Autism and Eye Contact
It is well known that children with Autism have difficulty with eye contact. In fact, lack of good...
Fitness Tips for Children with Autism
Evidence is clear.
Activity breeds wellness….in everyone. For children with autism fitness...
To Play or Not to Play: Video Games and Children with Autism
Beep. Zap. Click. Ding. Swoosh!These are the sounds our children are exposed to while playing...
Do Wiggle Cushions Really Help Kids With ADHD?
I have several wiggle cushions at home. We all love them. We sit on them (on a chair) when doing...
Active Bodies for Active Minds
I remember sitting in school. Well, I remember fidgeting in school. Sometimes it felt as if my body...
Speak Up!
I'm a mom of four. I have watched all my kids plus many others learn to talk. It's been quite...
Lose Your Car, Again?
I get lost in parking lots. So does my older son. We don't have the best visual memory. I'm sure it...
Let's Go Swimming!
Do you have an indoor pool accessible to you? Well, you might just want to get Johnny out of the...
5 More Tips to Strengthen Relationships with Extended Family
It's a fact: the families that have the better support networks fare better overall. Keep stringing...
Extended Family and Special Needs: 7 Tips to Strengthen Relationships
As parents of kids with special needs, we sometimes operate in survival mode and neglect the...
Playing Catch to Help Eye-Hand Coordination
Catch! Practice can improve eye-hand coordination!Playing catch can be a struggle and create a...
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