Adapted Phy. Ed. Is It in Your Child’s IEP? It Should Be.
Several years ago I was working with one of my in-home athletes and his visiting uncle asked “Doesn’t he get gym at school?” I assumed the answer was, as it...
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Twice Exceptional Encouraging the Unique Gifts Among 2e Kids and Beyond.
The concept of “twice exceptional” is the ability to identify a challenge and then seek the equally amazing reaction to that challenge. When kids with special needs are said to...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Rice Tortilla Pizza
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Rice Tortilla Pizza History This recipe came from my love of pizza! I discovered these rice tortillas at Trader Joes and fell in love with...
Promoting Executive Functioning Over the Summer Vacation
Understanding Executive Functioning According to the Encyclopedia of Autism (2013), individuals on the autism spectrum have a pronounced impairment in executive functioning. Executive functioning (EF) impairments are not unique to...
Encouraging Your Child to Stay Active Year Round
With all kinds of temptations available for your child to stay inside and play video games, watch television or just hibernate during the cold months, you have to make that...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Panko Crusted Fish
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Ingredients: 4 pieces of fish fillets (any favored white fish works) 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire (to...
Play the Winning Number Guessing Game with Kids for Instant Fun!
Turn Waiting into Fun: Waiting for someone to arrive can be anxiety-provoking, whether it is for someone to come in a car to pick you up or for someone to...
Starting Strong
It’s amazing how quickly the new year has arrived, and how many changes and successes have occurred over the year. How can we continue to build strength and mindfulness with...
The Greatest Gift Of All Regaining Your Health & Your Groove
Regaining Your Health & Your Groove “I can’t raise him alone,” my husband said. I had just returned from the doctor. She had started me on high blood pressure medication....
I Want Break! A Nod to My Athletes with Autism
I Want Break! A Nod to My Athletes with Autism In following the theme of celebration in this issue of PSN, I thought it appropriate to discuss how much progress...
