I had to stop my four-year-old from running up and petting a neighbors dog yesterday – all in the name of social distancing. Social distancing …
Autism
Complete Guide to Weighted Blankets for Kids
Are you thinking about buying a weighted blanket for your child? Continue reading this complete guide to weighted blankets for kids to have all your …
Playing CBT – Therapy Games that Teach Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation is the ability to understand, manage, and respond to an emotional experience, in an appropriate way. There are several components to effective emotional …
Tips for Improving Speech in Autistic Children
In autistic children, language skills can vary significantly from child to child. Kids may or may not develop “typical language”, but most do eventually develop …
Best Julia Cook Books for Social-Emotional Learning
Julia Cook is an award-winning children’s author who has published nearly 100 books on social and emotional development topics. The goal behind Julia Cook’s books …
Zones of Regulation Activities and Printables
The key to successfully teaching the Zones of Regulation is to spend lots of time solidifying the Zones concepts through play-based learning activities. These Zones …
Zones of Regulation – An Overview for Parents
The Zones of Regulation is a complete social-emotional learning curriculum, created to teach children self-regulation and emotional control. It’s often taught in school or therapy …
Social Story for Teaching Personal Space to Kids
Sometimes, children struggle to understand certain social norms, such as personal space. A personal space social story can help them better understand the different boundaries …
Joint Attention and Autism
If your child struggles with communication and social skills, you may hear the term “joint attention” mentioned by their SLP or psychologist, or perhaps special …
60 Heavy Work Activities for Sensory Seekers
Today we’re talking about heavy work activities for kids, and don’t worry, I’m not referring to child labor. Heavy work in my world refers to …