FIRECRACKERS Celebrating Our Children’s Magic & Achievements
Firecrackers When blessed with children, we think of all the lovely things we cannot wait to teach them. But sometimes we learn of a diagnosis, and these amazing little ones...
Early Intervention
Ballet Yoga – for Children with Special Needs
When my daughter was diagnosed with CP we thought of ways to incorporate movement into her daily life. Once success was through a hybrid class we named Ballet-Yoga. This program...
MOTORING through MEALTIME
Mealtime presents many opportunities for a variety of sensory and motor skills to be developed also! A lot of kiddos with special needs struggle with “picky eating” or “problem feeding”...
Simple Yoga Exercises for Improved Development
When starting a yoga practice with your child, try the following poses. Cross the mid-line Crossing the mid-line enhances brain development. An example of this is to sit with...
Signing & Splashin’ in the Water!
Signing & Splashin’ in the Water! Signs to use: WATER, BOAT, DUCK Play in the water with your baby…in the tub or in a kiddie pool in the backyard. Remember...
Planning a Move: Mapping Your Strategy
Moving to a new location disrupts your life! For any family this can be a time of chaos. There is the adventure of newness, but also a maddening confusion. Everything and everyone is certainly somewhere, but where?
A book review of: Healing and Preventing Autism: A Complete Guide
Jenny McCarthy: Playboy Centerfold. Comedienne. Mother Warrior. Brash. Blunt. Love her or hate her, one thing cannot be disputed
Early Intervention Games
A jam-packed collection of games for ways to develop Social and Motor skills in children with
Autism and Early Intervention
As the parent of a child with Autism, I am often approached by other concerned parents regarding the development of their child
Dinner Time Chatter
In this issue, we will look at the many opportunities for communication and motor development during a very important time of the day
