Feb
19
Every day non-threatening environments such as a grocery store or mall, can be highly stressful and disruptive to a child with sensory issues. But for most of these places, we know the environment, we know the coping mechanisms we will use to help our child navigate and if a melt down occurs, we know how to …
Jan
10
Making a video diary of your child with special needs can serve several needs. From helping with diagnosis to your own personal sanity and encouragement, grab a camera and start today. Below are the top 5 ways I used a video diary with my daughter since she was 20 months old: 1. Help professionals diagnose …
Jul
14
Many children with sensory integration issues or Autistic children will wander away during warm weather looking for water to play with. Go to Google maps and get a satellite map of your neighborhood. It will show you every house in your neighborhood with Share on Facebook
Jul
05
Part of helping your autistic child gain independence is making sure you are adapting their environment for their size. It may be unrealistic to expect your three or four year old to pour their own orange juice, however with the right size items it can be possible and they will enjoy it! Make good use …
May
30
Here is an example of the social story I created for my daughter Sophia about “Going to the Library.” Social stories work great for teaching social situations to children with Autism or Sensory Integration Disorder. Each story should be personalized to your child including the “sensory issues” they have along the way with that activity. …
May
14
Social stories are an incredible way to teach a social skill to your child. Children with sensory processing or anxiety disorders seem to have a difficult time learning most social skills. They just don’t come as natural they other children learn. There are many ways to create a social story. Here are the variations and …
May
08
Children with Autism thrive on routine. When Sophia was very young, she hated to brush her teeth and a melt down occurred every time I made her do it. As we started to develop a visual schedule for her daily routines, we added a card for teeth brushing. Like flicking a switch she was now …
May
07
While most young children find bath time fun and entertaining, a child with Autism or Sensory Integration Disorder can find it torturous and frightening. From the sound of the water pouring into the tub, the smell of the soap and shampoo, scratching their head to the difference between warm water and cold air, there is …
