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Arm Flapping Autism: Autism Stimming and Hand Flapping (Explained)
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) sometimes display repetitive motions or movements, like spinning, jumping, or hand flapping. This behavior is called stimming, and it’s thought to be a way of self-regulating sensory input. While it may look unusual to us, stimming behaviors are often calming and comforting for autistic children. In an autistic child, […]
Yoga for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Kids who have autism can benefit from practicing yoga. Yoga helps kids to focus and calm down. It also helps with body awareness, balance, coordination, and the development of cognitive skills. Yoga poses can be adapted for kids with autism so that they can still participate in the class and get the benefits of yoga. […]
Autism Parent Support Groups: A Lifeline To Parents
Why Are Autism Support Groups for Parents Important? Parents of children with autism tend to face unique challenges that only other parents of autistic children are capable of understanding. This is why support groups for parents of autistic children are so important. They provide a space for parents to share their experiences, offer each other […]
Autism Facial Expressions: Why Recognising Emotions With ASD Is Hard
Understanding facial impressions make social interactions between people easier. It is one of the ways we understand other people’s feelings, emotional expressions, and intentions. A frown might display empathy, while a smile conveys interest. However, this can be hard for children and even adults with autism. This is because they often find it hard to […]
Best Occupational Therapy Podcasts for Parents, Teachers, and OTs
Podcasts are an excellent way to consume information while doing other things, like driving, cleaning or walking the dog. With podcasts ranging from short 20 minutes to hour-long podcasts, you can definitely find ones suitable for you that cover all aspects of occupational therapy. Today I’d like to share some of my favorite occupational therapy […]
Executive Function Skills By Age (A Parent’s Cheat Sheet
Executive function skills are referred to the combination of sensory, motor, cognitive, and communication skills that provide support to become active and successful adults. Executive functioning skills include focus, controlling impulses, memory, emotional regulation, and working towards a goal. From playing, learning, and socializing, these skills are used to conduct daily activities, from a very […]
Static Tripod Grasp (And Why Dynamic Tripod Grasp Is Better)
Tripod grasp, as the name suggests, refers to a grip of three fingers. A tripod functions on three stands, which in this case comprises the three fingers i.e. thumb, index, and middle finger; while the object can be a pencil or crayon. This grasp is also important for fastening buttons, holding small objects, or holding […]
DIY Colored Sand for Sandbox
Coloring sand for the sandbox is a simple, interesting, and cost-effective playtime activity. Apart from being a great sensory play activity, colored sand can also develop creativity skill and motor skills. Depending on the age or your child, they may be able to help you with homemade colored sand. Encouraging them to dye their own […]
Prone Extension Exercises for Kids
Definition of Prone Extension Prone extension is a posture where kids lie on their bellies while raising their legs and arms off the ground. It is also commonly called the ‘superman pose’. This posture plays a vital role in developing the anti-gravity strength of your child’s head, neck, arms, legs, and trunk. This particular form […]
What is Visual Tracking?
Although visual tracking may not be a common term that parents come across, it is an important skill for children to develop. Children who have eye-tracking problems may experience difficulties in academic performance, sports, and daily activities. This can lead to a child becoming frustrated and cause a decrease in a child’s self-esteem. But what […]
The Importance of Hand Dominance in Children
Hand dominance is needed for different tasks throughout the day, whether it is our writing, holding an object, cutting, and also brushing teeth. Having a consistent hand preference or an established hand dominance is important as it allows us to do tasks more efficiently and skillfully. Among the majority of kids, hand preference develops during […]
Everything About Pencil Grips for Kids
Does your kid struggle to hold their pencil in the right way? Does your child get tired when writing for long periods of time? If so, a pencil grip might help in improving handwriting and reducing hand fatigue. Pencil grips are a great tool to help a child’s pencil grasp. Usually coming in bright colors, […]
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