One example of a visually stimulating toy that can be calming for kids with visual sensory processing issues. It can give them something to focus on that will block out other types of stimulation temporarily.
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Visual Sensory Processing Episode 48
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On this episode, I talk about a real life example of visual sensory over stimulation. I give additional details on what to look for in kids who get visually over stimulated and kids that are visual sensory seekers.
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Halloween Tips for Kids with Autism Episode 47
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On this episode, I give some tips for Halloween for parents of kids with Autism. Tips include planning ahead and ideas for the actual night events!
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Feng, J, et al. “Clinical improvement following vitamin D3 supplementation in Autism Spectrum Disorder.” Nutritional neuroscience., U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26783092.
Boppy Pillow for Nursing and Tummy Time
You can use these boppy pillows for nursing, but you can also use them for tummy time! Just place the baby with their tummy over the pillow and their feet in the middle of the circle. They can push up on their forearms, or just lay with their tummy or chest over the pillow and practice lifting and resting their head!
Top 5 Infant Developmental Milestones Episode 46
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On this episode I talk about 5 of the most important milestones for infants, why they are important, and how to encourage your infant to do the activities for those milestones.
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Grasp Development in Kids Episode 38
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Today I will discuss the development of grasp from infants to kids as it relates to preparing for handwriting activities.
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Greutman, Heather, et al. “Typical Pencil Grasp Development for Kids.” Growing Hands-On Kids, 21 June 2017, www.growinghandsonkids.com/pencil-grasp-development-for-writing.html. Accessed 5 Sept. 2017.
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Dennis, Julie L; Swinth, Yvonne. “Pencil Grasp and Children’s Handwriting Legibility During Different-Length Writing Tasks”. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, March/April 2001, Vol. 55, 175-183. doi:10.5014/ajot.55.2.175
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Weighted Lap Pad
Weighted lap pads are a great addition to your child’s sensory diet needs. It can help provide deep pressure / proprioceptive input to help them feel calm.
Autism Engagement and Joint Attention Information Episode 37
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On this episode I talk about ways to make connections with kids who have Autism both at home and in clinic or school settings.
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Kinnealey, M., Pfeiffer, B., Miller, J., Roan, C., Shoener, R., & Ellner, M. L. (2012). Effect of classroom modification on
attention and engagement of students with autism or dyspraxia. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66,
511–519. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004010
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Fisher Price Bright Beginnings Activity Walker
These walkers are perfect for the 7-18 month age range, where they are learning to pull to stand, and start taking some steps forward with assistance.
Typical Development 7 to 12 Months of Age Episode 36
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On this Episode I talk about the typical developmental milestones for the ages of 7-12 months.
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