Special Needs

Everything we physically do starts with core strength. This includes fine motor! Check out some of these fun and easy ways to strengthen the core through games and activities right at home.

According to the CDC, 1 in 54 children in the US is diagnosed with autism yearly. Though autism can cause some developmental disabilities, the early intervention led by community awareness can still lead to a high-functioning life.

Not many people think of these together, but the wrist, elbow, and shoulder are important to provide the support for the hands to develop good fine motor skills. So how do we get good, solid, and stable limbs? I’m glad you asked.

I think of our body as a tree. And our hands are the tiny branches at the end with our fingers being the leaves. There are so many ways to do this, these are just some ideas to help spark your imagination and to give you the fundamentals in which to build off.

A calm down corner or a sensory space is great for all of us but they are especially useful for kids. And even more helpful for kids with sensory difficulties. Making a calming space in your house sound relatively simple but there are a few things to consider when setting one up for your kiddo. Or even yourself!

Children need the same sensory breaks, but how are we supposed to encourage them to take them if they won’t hear our voices or let us guide them to what they need? Instead of talking to them, show them!

A sensory diet is not unlike a regular food diet. The body requires food in order to function in life. The sensory system also requires input in order to function in life...

We have such an amazing announcement to make! We have partnered with The Autism Dad to be the sponsor for Season Two of his podcast...

Have you dreamed of a way to help your classroom or your child's classroom? Well, this is why LakiKid partners with the nationwide AdoptAClassroom.org on the Inclusive Classroom Fund. The program helps both special education teachers and regular education teachers get items they need for their classrooms...

Are you one of the forgotten parents of children with autism? You know who you are. You'd probably too familiar with the forgotten feeling of everything it takes...

With Halloween quickly approaching, it's time to prepare our children for a night of fun. For some, this means staying in, away from all the festive activities. If you and your child still want to celebrate outdoor, here are some tips to help them enjoy...

We often hear people say they are sad because their child has the type of autism that no one talks about. But what about all of that autism awareness? Yes, it is amazing but it does not show the true struggles of those with severe autism nor the struggles their caregivers go through...