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Shopping For the Right Toys

There are countless choices available when you visit the toy aisles, and it can be an overwhelming task selecting toys that best support your child’s development. As you’re shopping, keep

Ideas for Summer Sensory Play

Coming up with fun things to do with kids in the summer does not have to be hard or expensive. There are so many fun activities for kids that will

Calming Activities for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

According to the latest research, Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD as it is widely known, may affect as many as 1 in 6 children. Essentially, children with SPD cannot properly process

7 Useful Tips for Navigating Public Places with a Non-Verbal Runner

My son John is 19 and hangs on my side, often holding my hand in public. I do not worry about where he is even though he is non-verbal, cannot

12 iPad, Xbox, and Wii Games That Help With Occupational Therapy

In occupational therapy, there are many ways to use motivating technology to address specific fine motor, sensory processing and sensory-motor skills. Here is a parent’s guide to apps and game

Helping Your Typical Child Understand His Autistic Brother or Sister

Forming a relationship with a sibling who is affected by autism does not always come easy. Due to the nature of autism, it is not unusual for a typical child

The Cause of Stimming: What’s your stim?

Everyone has a stim I play with my hair while chatting with a friend. Maybe you bite your nails when you’re nervous or bored. You may tap your fingers or

Kids who hit and how to teach them not to

Take them from hitting to hugging with these helpful tips: ~ Several readers recommended the book, Hands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi. This book talks about all the

Music Therapy for Autism

What is Music Therapy? Music is an ancient form of communication, common to every human culture. It requires no verbal abilities, and it can be adapted to meet the needs

One in 50

WEDNESDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) — The number of children in the United States with autism spectrum disorder has jumped dramatically since 2007, federal health officials reported Wednesday. As of