Novel Distraction Toys for Children from Everyday Things
One of the major tricks of parenting is the art of distraction. It’s a cinch when babies are small and they reach for something you don’t want them to have....
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7 Speech Activities for Valentine’s Day Using Conversation Hearts
Speech Activities for Valentine’s Day After almost three months in the NICU, my son came home with a tracheotomy and g-tube. I am no stranger to speech and feeding therapy....
Hot off the Press! New and Retooled Apps!
New and Retooled Apps We get excited around here by innovative and creative technologies that help children with disabilities develop, become more independent and succeed in life. Keeping up with...
Toys“R”Us: Safe Play Tips for Children with Special Needs
Start by assessing their abilities honestly. Select toys suited to their cognitive and physical skill levels, not just age grades. Supervise closely, especially those prone to wandering or have sensory sensitivities. Structure environments so hazards like cords or sharp edges are minimized.
A Simple Yoga Exercise to Build Brain Power
SuperBrain Yoga: Unlock Your Brain’s Potential This simple yoga exercise combines acupressure and breathing to balance brain hemispheres and boost mental function. Used by educators and health professionals, it reportedly enhances focus, emotional well-being, and cognitive abilities—especially in those with learning disabilities—transforming classroom dynamics and daily life.
Top 12 Gifts from the Toy Analyzer
Top 12 Gifts For 2016 from the Toy Analyzer Toys are chosen for its therapeutic benefits. This is how I gauge the benefits and usefulness of toys/games. I analyze four...
Fun Ways to Walk That Can Turn a Cranky Moment into a Wondrous One!
Every child gets cranky—you don’t have to be a parent of a child with special needs to know that some days, or some moments, your child gets difficult. It’s likely...
Conquer Shoe Mountain: A Fun At-Home Jumping Game
Since everyone has shoes in their house–often a lot–you can use them when the kids need to let out some energy by playing the Shoe Mountain Jumping Game. Young kids...
Language and Literacy Learning: Success With Technology
Language and Literacy Learning: Success With Technology The playing field for emergent language and literacy learning may be more level than ever for children with complex communication needs. Technologies designed...
The Scarf Game
The Scarf Game is a fun game for many ages Gather as many scarves as you can for this fun game. You could pick some up at a secondhand store...