Paper clip Jewelry
You’ve probably made a paper clip necklace at some point in your life. But, did you think to give your child this handy activity? All you need is a simple...
Barbara Sher
Leandro Teaches a Lesson
Leandro was diagnosed with Autism. To his mom, dad and even me, his therapist, a better description would be Difficult. Very Difficult. Leandro had opinions and mostly they were “No”....
An Easy Way to Engage with Your Child or Student
I knew Leandro. I met him first at his home and then at Head Start. He is a very smart but quirky kid who loves to draw. As his therapist,...
Novel Distraction Toys for Children from Everyday Things
One of the major tricks of parenting is the art of distraction. It’s a cinch when babies are small and they reach for something you don’t want them to have....
Fun Ways to Walk That Can Turn a Cranky Moment into a Wondrous One!
Every child gets cranky—you don’t have to be a parent of a child with special needs to know that some days, or some moments, your child gets difficult. It’s likely...
Conquer Shoe Mountain: A Fun At-Home Jumping Game
Since everyone has shoes in their house–often a lot–you can use them when the kids need to let out some energy by playing the Shoe Mountain Jumping Game. Young kids...
The Scarf Game
The Scarf Game is a fun game for many ages Gather as many scarves as you can for this fun game. You could pick some up at a secondhand store...
Making a Wiggly Worm and Toothpick Art While Waiting in a Restaurant
Waiting is not easy for children. Their energy level can be telling them to get up and go when the moment calls for sitting and waiting. If you are at...
Art Day Stress Free Way to Play
Art Day Stress Free Way to Play Creating art with others can be a stress-free way to be together if the medium is simple to use and the results unique....
Social Club Extends Inclusion Beyond the Classroom
Social Club “ Mainstreaming” was the original thought that brought many students with special needs out of specialized school and into the main stream with everyone else. It was a...
