People with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis face many challenges in their life. These challenges can include social skills, communication skills, cognitive abilities, and also motor movements. Hand skills (also known as fine motor skills) can be greatly affected in a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In the book From Flapping to Function: A […]
Tweaking Homeschool Curriculum To Fit Your Special Needs Child
When you get your homeschool curriculum it can be really tempting to follow it word for word, especially if this is your first year homeschooling. Doing that can be a really bad idea, though, especially if you have a special needs child. Children with special needs learn in really unique ways, and very few homeschool […]
Our Potty Training Adventure + Tips for Kids with Special Needs
Potty training or learning is always a hot button topic in parenting circles. Everyone has their ideas on how it should be done, when it should be done etc. As soon as my daughter hit 2 years old, the questions started coming “When are you going to potty train?” from family and others. Today I […]
What is a Sensory Diet?
If you have a child with special needs, particularly Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or you suspect your child may have a sensory processing challenge, the words “sensory diet” are probably something you have seen in a google search or heard a therapist talk about. I want to give you some […]
5 Fun Art And Craft Activities To Engage Your Child with Autism
It’s a universally established fact that art and craft activities are important to foster learning and development in children. For children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) especially, craft activities are a means to improve the child’s attention span, self-expression, and reducing distress and anxiety. Finding the right crafts to engage your kid can be a […]
5 Tips for Buying Gifts for Children with Special Needs
Searching for Christmas gifts each year is stressful – at least for me, it is. It’s hard to figure out what to get each person on your list something you know they will love and appreciate. If you have a child with special needs on your gift list this year, figuring out what to get […]