Blog: Resources, tips, & materials to help you and your children.
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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 Social Story
I recently read a post from an ABA I follow on social media, Patrick Mullick. He said: “If it is routine, then it is predictable,. If it is predictable, then it is reliable. If it is reliable, then it can be trusted. If it can be trusted, then it is safe. If it feels safe,…
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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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Thanksgiving Activity Book & Picture Exchange Cards
Thanksgiving is coming up! This week, we have two free resources for you! The first is picture exchange cards for communication on Thanksgiving. Your child can use this to ask for more food, let you know what they like and don’t like, and more! Print two copies and make it a Thanksgiving matching game. The…
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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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Fun Places for Community Outings in Polk County: Books Bridge Bus of Polk County Schools
Have you heard of this awesome program from Polk County School District!? All year round, The Books Bridge Bus goes to various locations around Polk County, giving out free books to kids! Every child who visits the bus can get one free book, a week. Mr. Fred and Miss Lynda are truly amazing people. They…
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Halloween Social Story
What is a social story? A social story is a story that describes social situations and the appropriate ways to act in each situation. Social stories can help reduce anxiety and stress by teaching children what to expect and how to respond. This week on the blog, I have created a social story about Halloween and…
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Our Favorite Therapy Tools: Legos & Puzzles
Legos and Puzzles are more than just toys, they have tons of benefits for children. Social Skills When children play with Legos or puzzles together, they are building teamwork skills. They learn how to take turns and work together for a purpose. This teamwork encourages joint focus, sharing, and positive social interactions. Communication and Language…
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Halloween: Speech & OT Resources
Fall is here! That means there will be plenty of opportunities for Trick-or-Treating. This week, I made some resources to help make sure everyone can be included in Trick-or-treating, along with some fun coloring pages for fine motor practice. Picture Exchange Cards It can be hard for kids with limited verbal abilities or social anxiety…
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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…
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