Just as Seeing Eye dogs make the world more navigable for the blind, specially trained service dogs are now also helping children with autism gain success and independence. These canine companions

While most children live for the holiday season, it can be an extremely stressful time of year for children with autism and other forms of learning disability. The disruption to

I have compiled an extensive list of sensory products your kids will love as gifts… and many of them were recommended by all of you! I’ve broken them down into

This weekend the sensory community received heartbreaking news that Sensory Processing Disorder is not considered a real diagnosis per theDSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual). TheAmerican Psychiatric Association (APA)  also clumped Asperger’s with Autism, putting them both

Most children enjoy the holiday season; anticipating holiday parties, helping to decorate, and especially opening and playing with their new toys. There are children for whom the holidays and the

Brushing is the most common sensory activity I hear on our parent sensory board. But parents often don’t know what brushing is, what they look like and which one to

 5 Tips For Helping Children With Sensory Challenges Participate in Halloween Festivities Overwhelming sights, smells, and textures do not have to sideline your child BETHESDA, MD — While many children

  “The development of feeding skills is essential to a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Children begin acquiring feeding skills as infants and gradually progress to have adult-like skills

As we finish this series, we need to be realistic about the behavior challenges that may come up while you are on vacation. Even if you plan ahead, make special

Once you decide where you are going to stay and how you are going to get there, then you can focus your efforts on preparing yourself and your family for