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How to Turn Your Child’s Special Interests Into Strengths

How to Turn Your Child’s Special Interests Into Strengths

Does your child have restricted interests? Maybe they dive deep into a subject and excitedly talk about it with anybody who will listen. Perhaps they shift every month or so from interest to interest, but they all connect in an interesting way.  For parents of unique...
How to Prepare Your Anxious Child for Holiday Events

How to Prepare Your Anxious Child for Holiday Events

When did there become so many holiday events every year? We love the traditions, the fun, and all of the festivities…but over time, the lights, the sounds, the crowds, and the busy schedule can become a lot for anyone to handle.  If your child struggles with anxiety,...
Sensory Play Ideas for the Fall

Sensory Play Ideas for the Fall

Transitions are hard, and for many of our students, transitioning seasons and back to school at the same time can be a challenging time.  Sometimes, sensory play is a perfect activity to fit into an after-school routine or a weekend to help your child decompress as...
How to Handle Summer Screen Time with my Neurodivergent Child

How to Handle Summer Screen Time with my Neurodivergent Child

Summer is the season we all wait for, with its sunny days, vacations, family and friends, and a lot more free time. For neurodivergent children, however, all of that free time can be a little tricky. Yes, there is more time for outdoor activities, socializing, and...
How the Classroom Can Trigger Sensory Overload and How to Fix It

How the Classroom Can Trigger Sensory Overload and How to Fix It

Imagine being hypersensitive to sensory input in a modern day classroom: fluorescent lights buzzing, desk chairs moving, the heater humming, the endless chatter of classmates…and that’s before the onslaught of smells in the cafeteria. If you’re hyposensitive, on the...
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