Without a doubt, children benefit from exposure to the “arts.” In schools, this is often limited to music or painting. But dancing is great for kids, too.
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Online programs can’t provide what younger kids really need for their brains and bodies to gain the skills they need to develop at that age.
True motivation comes from inside a person. It involves feeling in charge of yourself and your decisions. For a teen with neurodiversity, this can be hard.
Swimming is a great, healthy hobby. But I think you should put your kid in swim lessons because of what it does for your child outside the water.
Metacognition is an important part of Executive Function. And it is a skill that can be strengthened and worked on just like any other.
Selective mutism is when someone doesn’t speak in certain situations. It is actually situational mutism because they don’t feel safe there.
Autistic children often struggle with recognizing facial expressions and body language. I have some tips on how to play some games to work on these skills.
Learning to write is hard. Writing is a complex task. It requires muscle strength in the arm, wrist, and hand; visual perceptual skills; fine motor control; and hand-eye coordination. In order for a child to learn to write it is important to address all those skills. And most of them […]
Scissors teach wonderful skills, build the brain and body connection, and prepare kids for real-life problems.
As a parent to more than one non-typical child, I have to work harder to help my children experience success. And give them tools to overcome their failures.