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10 Fun Indoor Games & Activities For Kids with Special Needs
No matter what season you’re in, it’s important to have fun indoor activities in your back...
Airport Sensory Rooms: The New Final Frontier
Today’s world is a much friendlier place for kids with autism and their families. Increased...
Common Back-to-School Questions, Answered By OTs
At the beginning of the school year or after a vacation, parents often grapple with questions...
5 Indoor Gross Motor Activities
When thinking about indoor activities for our kids, we often think of puzzles and board games....
Teacher Tips: 9 Great Ways to Communicate with Parents
If you’re a teacher then you’re familiar with the busy season that comes during the summer....
Outdoor Sensory Activities for Spring and Summer
The great outdoors is a fantastic sensory playground where muscles can move and sensations can...
Sensory Friendly Clothing for Fall
With the change in weather comes a change in wardrobe as well. This may be good for kids who crave...
7 Benefits of Sensory Play
‘Sensory play’ describes activities that stimulate kids’ senses through the use of different...
Sensory Tools to Help Kids Transition from Summer to School
Returning to school might be exciting for some kids, but it can be a challenging transition for...
Top 9 Sensory Room Items for Elementary Schools
Creating a sensory room in your school can benefit all students, but especially those with autism,...
Choosing the Right Preschool for Special Needs Kids
Preschool is full of potential! It may be your child's first experience at school and can give...
Resources for Student Wellness
Today’s students face increasingly more challenges each year. Students are expected to achieve...
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