Penny Flick Game
This is a quickly organized social and fine motor game with an easy to find material, pennies. Partner two children across from each other or have children sitting around a...
Fun Activities
Dump and Fill Game
Enjoying filling and dumping out objects is a stage in every child’s development. In this game it’s the filling step that is the changing challenge. Setup If you use a...
The Power of Play
Play holds transformative power for mind and spirit: it sparks creativity, builds bonds, and rewires our brains for lifelong learning and resilience. By embracing play at every age, we unlock boundless potential within ourselves and nurture innovation for generations to come.
Early Intervention Games
Early Intervention Games offers parents, educators, therapists, and caregivers 50+ playful activities that foster social growth and motor skills in children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders, using everyday materials to create joyful learning experiences tailored for all skill levels.
What’s New? PSN Community News & Updates 2010
What’s New in the Parenting Special Needs Community?
Holiday Toy Guide 2009
This year, Ellen Metrick, AblePlay’s chief toy evaluator has assembled a sneak preview of some favorites especially for the visitors to Parenting Special Needs
Horse Power of a Different Variety
Since the dawning of man, the horse and man have been linked together for the greater
Healing with Music
Music is the great communicator.” ~ Randy Grossman, V.P. of Harmonizing With Humanity. One thing that has always worked with calming my oldest daughter Jaimie—or giving her nervous system the little boost it needs—has been music.
Yoga As Alternative Therapy
Yoga offers profound physical and mental benefits for children with special needs. From improved flexibility to enhanced emotional regulation, adaptive yoga provides tailored practices that engage the whole child in accessible ways.
Swim Team Social Success
Finding solace in Vero Beach’s warm waters, we discovered Treasure Coast Swimming Conquistadors under charismatic coaches Scott Barlow and Holly McClain, who embraced Evan’s high-functioning autism with understanding and patience. Their tailored approach not only helped him conquer swimming challenges but also fostered his social skills and confidence on the competitive circuit.