When I was researching Color My Conversation from Northern Speech Services to see if they were a good fit for us I got excited. I quickly applied and was thrilled when we were chosen. Most of my community knows that Mini has Asperger’s which is considered a High Functioning form of Autism. She does really well with […]
Hot Cocoa Play Dough Recipe
Winter months can be long and if your kids are shut in because of snow or any other severe weather everyone can start to go stir crazy. One of my favorite ways to break up the boredom and keep my Mini (and myself) entertained is to make pull up a homemade play dough recipe. While […]
Homemade Valentine’s Day Playdough
I like when we are able to add sensory Playdough to our holidays. This homemade Valentine’s Day sensory playdough is easy to make and is loads of sensory fun. Whip up several batches in no time and you’ll have hours of fun. Playdough is one of those good things to always have on hand. Ingredients for […]
10 Tips that Special Needs Parents Need to Know
When you are preparing for life with your child, you can’t wait to show them everything wonderful that life has to offer. Finding out that your child has special needs is shocking and heartbreaking, but that doesn’t mean the dreams you have for your child can’t come true. Here are 10 tips special needs parents […]
6 Strategies to Help Your Autistic Child Sleep
My hope is that these 6 Strategies to Help Your Autistic Child Sleep will indeed help your child sleep. Mini doesn’t sleep well at all. She’s more of a night owl and can go for days on very little sleep. Then she will sleep almost all day once she’s completely wore out and then stay […]
Apple Pie Sensory Play
Fall comes with beautiful colors, textures, and scents that make us all want to immerse ourselves in it! If your little one loves to dig into sensory experiences, or you have never tried them before but want to, then this fall themed apple pie sensory play is a great place to start! It is loaded […]
Tips for Visiting Magic Kingdom with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Navigating a theme park with a child who is on the autism spectrum or with other challenging needs can be stressful. You are torn between staying home and avoiding the inevitable meltdowns or seeing the joy on your childs face- your child’s happiness wins out every time. Disney with its lights, sounds, and crowds is […]
Fall Sensory Bin with Learning Activities
While I adore the overdose of pumpkin lattes and fuzzy sweaters there is another reason that I really love fall. It lends itself so perfectly to fun activities for kids. This Fall Sensory Bin is full of fun textures and learning opportunities for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids. Grab a large bin, a few […]
Pumpkin Spice Sensory Play
I love including sensory play into our homeschool everytime that I can. It creates a fun seasonal environment that is ripe for learning and enjoying. Fall is my favorite season, with inviting scents, colors, and textures it is just warm and cozy! I borrowed one of those scents to create this super simple Pumpkin Spice […]
7 Meltdown Strategies for your Autistic Child
If you are the parent of an autistic child you know many of the struggles that we moms face. Although everyone is different and has experiences that are unique to each family there are some ways you can help to avoid the problems that lead to your child’s meltdowns. These meltdown strategies for your autistic […]