Simple Ways to Raise Awareness About Autism According to the CDC, 1 in 54 children in the US are diagnosed with autism yearly. Over the years, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become a part of mainstream conversation. Through TV shows and books, autism is no longer as foreign as it...

13 Ways To Improve Joint Stability In The Arm To Improve Fine Motor Not many people think of these together, but wrist, elbow, and shoulder are important to provide the support for the hands to develop good fine motor skills. Last month we talked about improving fine motor by strengthening...

13 Simple Hand Strengthening Activities To Improve Fine Motor Skills For Kids Fine motor. I hated doing fine motor stuff as a kid. I wasn’t very good at it and my hands always hurt. My handwriting was sloppy, I couldn’t tie my shoes forever, and I really hated playing Battleship...

2 Ways to Support Children’s Sensory Breaks Without Overwhelm What do you do when your child is overwhelmed? Do you try to talk them into using a sensory strategy that you know will work for them? Do they listen to you most of the time?Close your eyes and think about...

What Is Sensory Diet? 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. And just like the digestive system, it is important for the sensory system to...