In February 2021, Congress approved a new round of support as part of the COVID-19 relief funding bill. This was to provide approximately $122 billion in funding for K-12...
In today’s climate of uncertainty, mindfulness – the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment – can sometimes feel out of reach. This is...
Amidst a transition to online (and often hybrid) learning, administrators, teachers, and therapists continue to work hard to master the ins and outs of virtual instruction. Thankfully, it seems...
Picture this: you’re midway through a therapy session with a group of five students. Four of the students are focused and engaged, but the fifth student will not stop...
In today’s selfie-filled culture, which seems to celebrate “Me first,” it’s become more important than ever to incorporate empathy—the capacity to relate to and understand others—into pediatric therapy sessions....
Is your special education student fidgeting during their therapy or teaching sessions? Does it seem like he/she has a hard time sitting still for an extended period of time?...
The popularity of yoga has been on the rise, at least in part because it’s accessible to everyone – including children – regardless of physical ability. And if you’re...
A report published by the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics revealed an alarming statistic: more than 1 out of every 20 children and teens in the United States...
One of the greatest rewards of evolving technology is the way in which it addresses real-world challenges. Nowhere is this more evident than in the many digital tools that...
Going to the dentist can be an overwhelming experience for special needs children, especially those with sensory issues. When a child displays symptoms of a sensory processing disorder, bright...
Start your engines! This fun and engaging racing-themed visual discrimination activity is sure to be a hit in your online or school-based occupational therapy classroom. This activity focuses on...
Freedom of movement and the ability to easily communicate – two necessities of life that are easy to take for granted. But for a child with disabilities – the...