by Annie Tao | Jun 8, 2021 | Autism, Family, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Support group
by Jenilee Estevez – Occupational Therapist at Always Keep Progressing As a little girl, I would beg my mom for a sister to play with, until one day she was here! When I was 5 years old, my parents brought home my perfect baby sister, and our family was finally...
by Annie Tao | Jun 2, 2021 | Autism, Family, Fine Motor Skills, Gross motor activities, Occupational Therapy, Posture and balance, Sensory, Support group
Children learn best through play, and if it’s outdoor play, even better! I recommend going to your nearest playground at least once a week. With Covid-19, things are a little different now, but it’s still doable with some adjustments. Maybe go to the playground...
by Annie Tao | May 26, 2021 | Autism, Family, Occupational Therapy, Sensory, Sensory Processing
by Jenilee Estevez – Occupational Therapist Wouldn’t it be nice to have an easily accessible item you can reach for at any time, that would help when your child is feeling overwhelmed? Calming bottles, also known as sensory bottles, can help a child with...
by Annie Tao | May 19, 2021 | Autism, Family, Occupational Therapy, Sensory, Sensory Processing, Support group
What better way to engage with your child than to craft and get creative, all while learning by making your very own sensory box! Children love stimulating their senses: Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, and Touch. For the purpose of this sensory box, activities will be...
by Annie Tao | May 12, 2021 | Autism, Family, Support group
Taking care of children with special needs isn’t easy, as you’re always required to anticipate and adjust to their behavior. “[These] children are stimulated by everything in their environment: by the sounds, by the interactions, by your smile,” mentions child...
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