Slime is an excellent way to work on hand strength in your at home occupational therapy program. Why work on hand strength? Strong hands makes handwriting, eating, fine motor work, etc. all the much easier. The key is to not make it look like work. That’s where fun slime, like Frozen slime, keeps it low key as well as enjoyable. Make work look like play and it won’t be chore to…
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Magic Reindeer Food W/Free Printable!
Getting Santa to stop at your house is a big deal. Magic reindeer food has to be one of our dearest activities that we do during the holidays. I received it as a gift when Logan was a year old. I really can’t tell you why I continued it except that Logan loves routine . It also helped me cope during those years that Logan was so uninterested in anything…
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DIY Homemade Gift Idea: Seasoning Jars + Free Printable
Autism parents know there are a lot people needed in your tribe. You want to acknowledge your appreciation for everyone who works with your child. As we all know, affording autism means it’s not possible to buy them all a gift. You can still give them something but you have to be creative. Seasoning jars stemmed from an idea that we wanted to share a gift with a person but…
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I was scrolling Facebook a few days ago when an ad popped up that started with… “I’m so relieved that my 2 year old can read. I was really struggling. This product was the answer.” Really? You’re happy your 2 year old can read? You were struggling and concerned because this little human who has only been on Earth for 2 years couldn’t read? I was literally flabbergasted by this ad….
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One of my favorite rides at Magic Kingdom is the Pirates of the Caribbean. Just like Haunted Mansion is Logan’s go to ride, I insist on this one. Logan is not a fan of the drop in the beginning. When we first started going to the parks with our annual passes, we certainly had to coax Logan on the ride. One day, I had an epiphany. Everyone picks one ride…
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Frosty the Snowman Activity Trio & Giveaway!
The story of Frosty the Snowman is a classic and must read tale this holiday season! Enjoy this fun story and song with your child, then give the following enrichment activities a try. They are a great way to keep the fun going long after the story ends. We don’t do actual homeschool lessons from Thanksgiving until January. The sensory overload of the holidays coupled with Logan’s birthday, my…
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Serve the Lord Sunday came about when I wanted to teach the children how to live out their faith by being the hands and feet of Jesus. It was during a time when church quit working for us due to autism but I didn’t want to just spend Sundays not giving thanks to God for all He’s done for my family. The preparations for Serve the Lord Sunday are actually done…
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A lot of young children develop learning difficulties before they reach an age to go to school. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your child if they’re in this position. Of course, the first step is identifying whether or not your kid is experiencing any learning difficulties. A common sign is if your child struggles to develop their basic reading and writing skills – particularly…
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Spending time in nature is a must for children. They need to experience the world around them in order to learn about it. Nature studies should be a must for all children, no matter how old they are. When my children were young, they spent the majority of the day outside exploring the woods behind our home. I have hundreds, maybe even thousands, of pictures of the forts they created,…
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Caramel Apple Slime – Sensory Play For Therapy Fun
A fun addition to your home occupational therapy program is slime. Slime is a great way to increase hand strength which is an essential skill for writing. Bonus points when you can use also teach about the season as well as use some aromatherapy. Caramel Apple Slime will have you dreaming of crisp fall nights while your little people plays without ever realizing it’s therapy. Supplies for Caramel Apple Slime…
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