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Planning for Holiday Meals For Picky Eaters

November 7, 2025 By jennifer Leave a Comment

“There is one common denominator among all the families on my caseload: The stress in their homes at mealtimes is palpable. Now that Thanksgiving and other food-centered holidays are approaching, the anticipation of an entire day focused on food has many parents agonizing over the possible outcomes when well-meaning relatives comment on their child’s selective…

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I Just Want to Do It My Way!: My Story About Staying on Task and Asking for Help

November 6, 2025 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Book: I Just Want to Do It My Way!: My Story About Staying on Task and Asking for Help (Best Me I Can Be!) by Julia Cook  (Author), Kelsey DeWeerd (Illustrator) RJ s way of doing things isn t working out for him, especially in math class. His teacher is upset because so many of his assignments are missing or incomplete….

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How the Vestibular System Affects Your Child’s Behavior

November 5, 2025 By jennifer 1 Comment

“Information from the eyes, ears, and vestibular system (balance & movement) combine to give an awareness of yourself in relation to the space around you. So your eyes tell you where you are in the room, your ears tell you what is going on in the room, the vestibular system recognizes if your body is…

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The Benefits of Using a Balance Board with Kids

November 4, 2025 By jennifer Leave a Comment

“A balance board is a relatively safe way to help a child get used to vestibular input. They have to shift their body weight and respond appropriately to the changing stimuli.” – My Mundane and Miraculous Life CLICK HERE TO READ: The Benefits of Using a Balance Board with Kids Recommended Reading Amazon Basics Wood Wobble Balance…

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Disney World Special Needs How To

October 31, 2025 By jennifer Leave a Comment

When we took our boys to Disney World, I was a bit of a wreck worrying about how we would fair. But I shouldn’t have! Disney World works very hard to make sure everyone can enjoy themselves. Check out these great tips! CLICK HERE TO READ: Disney World Special Needs How To Mouse Ears for Everyone!:…

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Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens

Wooden Cubes (Fine Motor Toys)

Motor Planning Activity Using Pool Noodles

What If Everybody Did That?

How to Encourage an Independent Child and Hands-On Environment

Pure Fun Mini Trampoline (Proprioception)

How to Make a Weighted Blanket

All About IEPs

All About IEPs

Defining Autism vs. Other Conditions (ADHD, SPD, LD)

Pull, Stretch, and Squeeze Ball (Fine Motor Toys)

What Does Sensory Diet Have to Do With Attention Deficit Disorder and Autism?

My Favorite Time of the Day With My Autistic Son

One Family’s Struggle With Sensory Processing Disorder

Picky, Picky Pete

How I Feed My Child a Sensory Diet with Science Sensory Activities

Handwriting Without Tears (Fine Motor Tools)

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  • Planning for Holiday Meals For Picky Eaters
  • I Just Want to Do It My Way!: My Story About Staying on Task and Asking for Help
  • How the Vestibular System Affects Your Child’s Behavior
  • The Benefits of Using a Balance Board with Kids
  • Disney World Special Needs How To

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