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Why Handwriting Is Important for Kids

October 5, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Handwriting is much more than putting letters on paper. It combines fine motor control, visual-motor coordination, posture, attention, memory, and language skills, making it an important part of childhood development and school participation. Handwriting Is a Complex Skill Writing requires several different systems to work together. A child needs to control the pencil, coordinate their…

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Making and Breaking the Rules

October 2, 2026 By jennifer 1 Comment

Today on Voices of SPD, we are joined by the mama at The Runaway Mama, quickly learned about many of the “rules” of raising a child with Sensory Processing Disorder. But she also learned there are rules that we parents should follow as well. Making and Breaking the Rules I’m a stay-at-home mom of two beautiful boys ages…

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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

October 2, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Learning that mistakes are a normal part of growing up can be difficult for children who put a lot of pressure on themselves. The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes offers a fun, relatable story about perfectionism, resilience, and learning to let go of the need to always get everything right. The story follows Beatrice Bottomwell,…

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ADHD in Children: One in Nine U.S. Children Diagnosed with ADHD

September 30, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

ADHD in children has become increasingly common in the United States, with about one million more children receiving an ADHD diagnosis in 2022 than in 2016. New national data shows that approximately 7.1 million children ages 3–17—about one in nine — had ever received an ADHD diagnosis, while about 6.5 million children were currently living…

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Spot It Game Review for Parents, Teachers and Occupational Therapists

September 29, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Spot It Game is a fast-paced visual perception game that challenges players to find the one matching symbol between cards. With multiple ways to play, it offers an engaging way to work on visual attention, perception and fine motor skills while keeping children actively involved. Spot It Game Review (Visual Toy) What It Is The…

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50+ Candy Alternatives for Halloween Trick or Treating

Dr. Temple Grandin: Sensory Issues and Sensitivity

Book Review: The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress

ADHD and Rewards: Immediate Rewards May Help With Focus

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Gym1 Kids with Indoor Swing, Plastic Rings, Trapeze Bar, Climbing Ladder and Swinging Rope

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Book Review: Sensory Integration and the Child

Early Emotion Regulation and ADHD: What Parents Should Know

Pencil Grip Crossover Grip Ergonomic Writing Aid (Fine Motor Tools)

Hide and Seek Pumpkin Playdough Sensory Activity

Book Review: Fun Sensory Activities for the Home and Classroom

ADHD and Creativity: Could a Wandering Mind Have an Upside?

Musical Rainmaker Review for Parents, Teachers and Occupational Therapists

Sensory Processing in Autism: Why Looking Beyond Sensory Overload Matters

I Just don't Like the Sound of No!

I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No!

Sensory Processing Disorder: Vestibular Dysfunction

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