Category: Parent Perspective
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Taking A Shower: A Social Story
Sometimes kids need visuals to help them with routines. This week, one of our favorite little monsters is here to help us with the routine of taking a shower. Download our free social story here: Love & Co. Therapeutic Interventions referrals@loveandcompanytherapies.com☎ 1 (941) 557-3881☎ 1 (941) 264-8641 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! If you like our…
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Starting A New School Year
For parents of children with special needs, the beginning of a new school year brings unique challenges and achievements. Transitioning back to school is exciting, but it can also cause anxiety and uncertainty for some children. With careful planning, open communication, and collaboration, you can help create a smooth transition for a successful school year.…
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Keeping Children Who Elope Safe
Elopement, or wandering away from a safe environment, is a significant safety concern, especially for children with autism. Here are some strategies to enhance water safety and prevent elopement. Strategies for Preventing Elopement: Secure the Environment: – Install locks, alarms, and fences around pools, ponds, and other water bodies. – Use door and…
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Water Safety
Water safety for children with special needs is crucial because they often face unique challenges and vulnerabilities that require careful planning and consideration in aquatic environments. These children may have sensory sensitivities, limited mobility, or difficulties with communication, which can impact their ability to navigate water safely. It’s essential to provide constant supervision by a…
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Fourth of July Social Story
Fireworks can be scary! We created a social story to help your child know what they can expect to hopefully help ease some anxiety about the 4th of July, this year. Download here: Love & Co. Therapeutic Interventions referrals@loveandcompanytherapies.com☎ 1 (941) 557-3881☎ 1 (941) 264-8641 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! If you like our resources, please…
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What We LOVE About Autism
April is Autism Acceptance Month! This month is all about sharing and celebrating neurodiversity and all the wonderful things that make people with autism unique. This week, I asked parents and teachers to tell me the things they love about their children and students. These are some of the most beautiful words I have ever…
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Preferred Toys vs. Age-Appropriate Toys
Individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities are often interested in things that may be classified as “age-inappropriate interests.” These can be toys intended for much younger children and television shows or movies made for a younger audience. While some professionals push for age-appropriate interests in an attempt to “normalize” them, as a special education…
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Thanksgiving Recipe Book & Setting The Table Activity
Thanksgiving is coming soon! This is the perfect time to teach your child how to cook. This week, we made a visual recipe book, full of Thanksgiving favorites for you to try at home. We also have a fun way to teach your child how to set the table by making visual placemats. Watch it…
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AAC Activities part 1
Two of my boys have transitioned from Picture Exchange Communication to an AAC device. I am so glad we have made this choice. I have had lots (and lots) of people ask me if I use the device for homeschool lessons. YES! I use it in EVERYTHING WE DO! It is their voice. It needs…
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Cooking: So Many Skills in One Activity
Cooking is a valuable life skill that teaches children a variety of helpful skills. Cooking incorporates a variety of academic skills such as learning about food and food safety, as well as building math, science, literacy, and fine motor skills. Working in the kitchen helps kids develop many important skills. They’re working on fine motor skills and…