Tag: Autism
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How to Reinforce Therapy Goals at Home: A Parent’s Guide
Children who receive speech, occupational, or physical therapy make significant progress during their sessions, but real success comes when those skills are carried over into daily life. Home is where children feel most comfortable, and it’s also the best place to reinforce what they’ve learned in therapy. As a parent or caregiver, you don’t need…
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Why Play Matters: Strategies to Build Social-Emotional Skills
Play is a fundamental part of childhood, but for children with autism and other exceptionalities, engaging in play can present unique challenges. Play-based strategies can help children build essential social-emotional skills, including communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving. This blog explores the importance of play in child development and how these strategies can foster these skills effectively.…
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Building Social Skills in Children: Engaging Activities for Every Age Group
Building social skills in kids requires structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities that cater to their unique learning styles and social needs. Social skills activities should be tailored to individual abilities, sensory preferences, and comfort levels to support development while gradually encouraging interaction, cooperation, and relationship-building. Effective social skills interventions often involve structured play, visual…
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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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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…