Moving into a new home can be tough on everyone, children and adults alike. But kids on the autism spectrum can have an especially difficult time coping with the change in routine and environment. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to ease the transition. Many families face...
Read MoreNon-perishable items we are collecting:• Stuffing• Corn and green beans• Mashed potatoes• Potatoes Au Gratin• Cranberry sauce• Cookie mix• Biscuit mix• Pancake mix• Syrup• Macaroni and cheese• Simple card games – Uno, Phase Ten, Skipbo Raffle entry rules:• Every non-perishable item donated, or every Google or Facebook review submitted,...
Read MoreFine Motor Skill is the coordination of small muscles, in movements —usually involving the synchronization of hands and fingers — with the eyes. The complex levels of manual dexterity that humans exhibit can be attributed to and demonstrated in tasks controlled by the nervous system. 1. Fine Motor Play...
Read More1. Scavenger Hunt Join us for a scavenger hunt! Click here for a list of items to look for. 2. Search Alternative Print and create your own search die! Place different color dots on each side that will indicate the color of the item you are seeking. You can...
Read More1. Common Calming or Regrouping Strategies: Deep Breathing Big pillow/stuffed animal hugs Quiet, calm, cozy place (like a homemade tent) Sensory fidgets Slowly counting to 10 Get a drink of water Click here for a set of free visual strategy cards with alternative actions for kids to make when...
Read MoreSensory related gifts for movement and touch input: Play-doh Moon sand Water beads Floam Teeter Poppee Sit and spin Therapy ball to bounce on/roll over body Bean bag chair for deep pressure Fine motor related gifts to work on grasp and strength: Snap pegs/peg boards Ring stacker Legos Magnetic...
Read MoreAs a PT, These are a few of my favorite things!!! Pewi ybike push and ride; great for pushing or riding on. Wheels pivot to turn creating greater ease for mobility on a bike Gymnic Rody Horse is an inflatable and colorful animal to bounce and get a great...
Read More5 exercises you can complete on a pillow or Dyna Disc 1. Lunges (works on strengthen and stability) put one foot on disc/pillow and step opposite foot back in to lunge position, then bend both knees. Keep knees from going over toes. 2. Abs (Strength and stability) sit on...
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