Being sensory sensitive or autistic can add some tricks and scares to Halloween. See this holiday through our neurodiverse childrens’ eyes and make slight adjustments to make it more memorable, enjoyable, (and tolerable) for them and you. Here are some tips and tricks (or treats) for a successful Halloween. Think about your typical day. We …
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‘Tis the season for family gatherings, seeing relatives that we haven’t seen for a while, wearing special occasion clothes we may or may not like the texture of, & noticing increased sights and sounds everywhere we go, in addition to regulating ourselves with the excitement and nervousness with our changing routines and activities. Here are …
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It’s the end of the school year! Is your calendar filling up with fieldtrips, recitals, celebrations? Amongst the activity, are you and your child also feeling chaos, decisions, and multi emotions? It’s a bittersweet time. We honor and celebrate accomplishments that have been the year in the making, appreciate those that helped us to get …
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I’ve been thinking about what an impact environment has on us. We do our best when we have a calm space to call our own. I spent time in my sunroom this morning watching a very busy mama bird carefully cultivated her nest after winter had had its affect on it. I watched as she …
Want to understand big behaviors at home? Do you know what’s causing them? Just as each child is individual and unique, there are many reasons your child may be having big reactions at home. For neurodiverse children such as those with autism, ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, behaviors communicate how a child’s body and mind are …
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