Adaptive technology is nothing new, but tablets and the possibilities they have opened up has created a huge wealth of knowledge and sharing of information. Special needs apps have now gone mainstream and the options are endless. But it can be confusing too. Where do you start trying to choose the best apps when there [...]
There’s a fine line between a naturally active child and a child who is affected by hyperactivity disorder. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tends to become noticeable early on in childhood, at around 2 or three years old, but because most kids are naturally prone to daydreaming, fidgety behavior and a short attention span, ADHD [...]
“Falling” Into Sensory Strategies Fall is a great time of year to provide your child with sensory input. With a month of school under their belt, most children start to feel the effects of an increased work load and longer periods of sitting in school. Taking advantage of the weather and fall activities can help [...]
Managing behavior that is challenging can be very stressful for parents of children and adults with special needs. But it’s important to see it as a form of communication. Challenging behavior indicates there is a problem in learning and not in the person. Getting what we want We all learn to behave in certain ways in order to get [...]
As we approach the Jewish New Year, it is a time when we think about the past year and the year that is ahead of us. What goals did we set for ourselves and what did we actually accomplish? Was it a good year in the greater scheme of things and what do we have [...]
Parents of a child with special needs will do anything they can to make sure their child is happy and in a supportive environment. When it comes to discussing your child’s education with his or her teachers and the school’s administration many parents feel they can handle it on their own. Here are ten reasons [...]
By Jeanette Kevra, OTRL Going back to school can be a stressful time for both children and parents alike. This is especially true for kids with sensory processing challenges. Here are some fun sensory-based ideas to ease the transition into the school year and help makes things easier on everyone. 1. Preview the upcoming school [...]
Seizures can be a very scary experience both for the person who is having one and the person witnessing it. If you see someone having a seizure make sure you know what you need to do. Here are 9 things you should do when you notice someone having a seizure. 1. Stay Calm Try not [...]
Many of us are aware of the importance of taking care of our own estate planning. However, when a family member has special needs, proper estate planning is even more critical. Families of individuals with special needs face many difficult and complex issues in addition to the issues faced by typical families. Whether you are [...]
Guest Post by Dr. Chaim Colen Epilepsy is a condition that often times is misunderstood. To help give you a better understanding of epilepsy we recently discussed 10 things you should know about epilepsy. In this post I would like to focus on the symptoms of epilepsy. Many parents are unaware or are misled about the symptoms [...]
