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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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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
ARFID stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. It is a feeding and eating disorder characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating or feeding that results in significant weight loss, nutritional deficiency, reliance on nutritional supplements, or interference with psychosocial functioning. Unlike other eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, ARFID is not driven by body image concerns…
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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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Ideas For Summer Learning
Learning through play is a powerful and engaging educational approach that helps children develop essential skills while having fun. Various forms of play, such as pretend play, sensory play, building with construction sets, playing games, and engaging in creative arts, each offer unique opportunities for cognitive, social, and physical development. Our summer learning guide explores…
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Ideas for Summer Fun
Summer is here! We have put together a list of things for kids to do around Polk County this summer. If you have any other ideas, please share and we will add them to our list! Bonnet Springs Park Bonnet Springs Park and United Way of Central Florida have joined forces to provide FREE nutritious…
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Father’s Day Activity Book
Father’s Day is almost here! Help your child show dad how much they mean to them with this Father’s Day Activity Book from Love & Co.! 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 like and share our pages! https://www.facebook.com/loveandcotherapy https://www.instagram.com/loveandco.therapies/
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Transitioning to Summer
Create a schedule Children may have difficulty adapting to schedule changes, so it’s helpful to create a summer schedule. Visual schedules can help keep children informed of new routines and reduce anxiety. A schedule for children can help provide structure, keep them engaged, and ensure a balance between learning, fun, and relaxation. Here’s a sample…
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End of Year Reflections
It is almost the end of the school year! I wanted to create a resource so your child could reflect on this school year and save this activity book to create some memories. There are two versions. One for independent writers and one for our writers who need some support, like highlighted lines and help…
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