When your child is in the middle of a meltdown, you simply try to help them feel better and stop the tantrum as soon as possible, but understanding the underlying cause can help you understand approaches to assist them, as well as prevent future recurrence.

What kinds of thoughts does this holiday season bring to mind for you?

For families of children with special needs, the holidays can bring a very different list to mind.

November is a month we recognize caregivers of many types. It is hospice or palliative care month, when we focus on showing our appreciation for those who care for others.

This printable board game focuses on gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and body awareness.

Make monster feet for a fun way to practice color recognition and get moving!

Build your own monster while engaging in developmental activities!

Make it a habit to check in with your engine to identify how your child is feeling and help them understand how others are feeling.

Work on gross motor skills, balance, coordination, endurance, stamina, and core strength with this spooky exercise!

Use tissue paper for this easy and festive fall craft! Download a free copy of this Candy Corn Craft.

Get creative with your stack of monsters to practice visual motor skills.

Get into the Halloween spirit with this slimy DIY sensory bin!

This sensory bin helps kids work on fine motor skills with pinching, pouring and scooping. Develop language skills by describing the items in the bin.

Set up a spooky canvas for your kids to make their own Halloween art!

This craft focuses on developing gross motor skills like crossing the midline, shoulder and elbow strength and stability, and wrist and pencil grasp.

Make these cards to add to your toolbox and aid your child’s emotional regulation. You can ask your child’s therapy professionals about any methods similar to this that might be in practice at school or in sessions.

Get active for the holiday season with this Pumpkin Exercise Game!

Make these cards to aid in your child’s emotional regulation and development.

Animal Sound Match-Up is an engaging card game to help kids improve their speech and language skills while having fun! This set includes two decks of cards: one with pictures of animals and another with corresponding animal noises.

The Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapists states that “Pediatric physical therapists (PTs) work with children and their families to assist each child in reaching their maximum potential to function independently and to promote active participation in home, school, and community environments.”

An effective tool for educators, parents, caregivers, and therapy providers, a calm down toolbox can help your child process emotions and reactions.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month - when we take a closer look at some of the details about Down Syndrome (Down instead of Down’s).

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month as well as specifically Dyslexia Awareness Month.