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Did you know that May is National Bike Month? What a great excuse to get the family outside and on a family bike ride. However, families that experience “isms” might find that a family bike outing is impossible or, at a minimum, a challenging prospect. You might be pleasantly surprised at how many biking type [...]
“I’m doing it! I’m doing it!” yells an exuberant 8 year-old boy as he rides away from me on his bike. This young boy has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and dyspraxia and was so frightened to just sit on his bike with training wheels 4 months ago that he held on to [...]
The is great for children with sensory issues. The material is see-through and breathable. Children become enraptured as they begin to understand and explore the three-dimensional space they individually occupy. Your kids will soon discover the calming and organizing effect of the . Great for those with Sensory Processing Disorder, autism, ADHD, and Asperger’s. Features [...]
Don’t turn away from this article just because of the word “dyspraxia.” First, what is dyspraxia? Geoff Platt, author of lists some of the primary problems of dyspraxia to include: low muscle tone; easily fatigued muscles; poor coordination, balance, and attention; and hyperactivity. Some of the secondary problems include: lack of confidence and self-esteem; avoidance [...]
Use this alone or combine it with the . You can also add the to the tent. All these items are sold separately, for the ultimate play experience. They feature sturdy spring steel construction for lasting fun and collapse down for easy storage. These play items are ideal for children who may benefit from weight [...]
To throw and catch a ball may seem like such a basic skill, but for a child on the autism spectrum and other special needs it may seem more challenging than going for an Olympic gold medal! It is amazing the amount of skills involved that are typically taken for granted – for instance: motivation [...]
Games are a great resource for developing skills in a fun environment. We often recommend them as a part of a child’s occupational therapy program at home. Please note that the beginning age is a general guideline. Some children may be ready for a particular game at a somewhat older or younger age. Fine Motor [...]
With the New Year upon us, many folks are resolving to cut their budgets, whittle their waist lines and, of course, spend more quality time with their children. Well, this month’s challenge can help you attend to all of these things. Get ready to don you SPD lenses and to look at something you likely [...]
I assume as a parent of a child with special needs you already know about the importance of gross motor skill development for helping just about any and every developmental issue your child may have. Perhaps you know it by different references, such as physical or occupational therapy for improving basic body skills and coordination, [...]
I have been blogging on OJTA to date about sound therapy and its many ways to support change for those on the autism spectrum. So when I talk about those on the autism spectrum, those diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome are on that spectrum and therefore sound therapy can make change for them. I’ll talk more [...]
