I am passionate about home programs, as well as homeschooling. Starting a home program for your autistic child – everything you need to know. What’s the difference? Homeschooling is making the choice to withdraw your child from the traditional school system and educate him or her at home. A home program can be a full-time educational…
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3 fun & educational Montessori learning tray ideas for your autistic child
Use this collection of Montessori learning trays to teach colors and new vocabulary and to build fine motor skills in a fun sensory way. These Montessori learning trays are a useful tool to help your child with autism explore new textures and learn new skills. I love the hands on aspect involved with a Montessori curriculum,…
Super sorting pie color sorting game
These week’s featured therapeutic game is the super sorting pie game. This color sorting game teaches colors, color sorting and helps children build fine motor strength and precision. I heart this color sorting game – big time! It is one of my favorite games for teaching sooo many different skills. What can my child learn…
How can I increase my autistic child’s communication?
How can I increase my autistic child’s communication? I get asked this question over and over again. One of the most important ways to increase speech and communication in children with special needs is to decrease mouthing behavior. “Mouthin behavior” includes chewing items, licking items, holding objects in the mouth. The list goes on and…
Simple thumbprint art projects for kids with autism
These are easy and fun thumbprint crafts to enjoy with your child. Get out the paints and enjoy! 1. Pineapple thumb print art from Oh Crafts. 2.Disney’s Pixar inspired “UP thumbprint balloon craft from Fun Handprint Art Blog. 3. Thumbprint flower pots from Upstate Ramblings. Which thumbprint project is your favorite? ♥
Small world play ideas for children with autism
Have you heard of “small play”? I hadn’t and discovered this when checking out new pins for my Pinterest boards. “Small world” play refers to creating miniautre little worlds around a theme – similar to some of the dramatic play, and sensory play, ideas I have shared with you in the past. 1. Pirate bin…
A bucket list for the autistic child
This beautiful baby represents possibility, potential, dreams, future plans and achievement. In a word : LIFE. We are all learning all the time. Every experience is an opportunity for growth. For you, for me and for our kids with autism. What is a “bucket list”? “A bucket list is a number of experiences or achievements…
YOUR MAGIC BAG : select the right materials for your special needs child and increase motivation and learning
Mary Poppins had her Magic Bag and you will need yours too to increase your child’s motivation to learn! Select the right materials for your special needs child to encourage increased motivation, learning and program success. In order to have a well-rounded home program in place for your special needs child, you will need to…
Materials you need to start your home program
Yesterday, I wrote about starting a home program. Creating a therapy nook in your home, interacting with your child to help them progress and how much time per week is needed to see results (answer : not a lot!). Today, I will show you my favorite furniture, toys and materials to get your home program…
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