•Parents, teachers and therapists of children with autism often use interactive reading to facilitate interaction and social skills as
it sparks their imagination and also engages them in a social activity. It also makes reading fun, which helps children to approach the learning process with enthusiasm rather than the dread they tend to feel if they are
struggling to progress with their reading.
•Container gardening is an accessible way to grow plants. A patio area can be brightened by the addition of baskets of cascading tomatoes or a colorful herb mix. Planter
boxes or buckets can be used to create a garden space on an apartment balcony. Container gardening presents opportunities for many innovative and accessible ideas to enjoy
gardening.
•Special Education Art by Helen Goren Shafton - Art is important to the development of all children, but it is particularly valuable to children with disabilities. When creating art, the child is building a wide variety
of skills – both motor and cognitive. The various sensory experiences involved in art production are positive and pleasurable. The creative process provides opportunities for expressing ideas and emotions, which can
sometimes be difficult for the child with disabilities.
•Developing childrens motor skills are important when they are very young. Teaching your child these motor skills in the form of a craft or a game allows him or her
to learn while also having family fun. Learning these skills will help make them better prepared for when they go off to school and will help them succeed. Developing motor skills can be fun and creative. If the craft or
activity is something your child looks forward to doing, they’ll want to keep practicing so they can do better.
•Home safety for your special-needs child - Just as with any child, it’s important to make your home as safe as possible for your special-needs son or daughter. Not
only do we have to make sure that the house is safe and secure, but we also need to find as many ways as possible to make their lives easier as well as the environment safer.
•When our children have special needs, traveling becomes more difficult to plan and research, but it can be full of surprises and memories you won't have wanted
to miss. Use this guide to travelling with special needs children.
•Family fun brings not only enjoyment but BIG family health benefits. And if you look carefully, you can find fun in whatever you do... it is only a matter of attitude. Taking
time for the things that you enjoy can help you feel better about yourself and more satisfied with life. When you feel this way, you might be more likely to exercise, eat well, get regular medical care and reach out to friends
and family - all of which can benefit you physically and mentally.
•Developmental age-appropriate toys - When choosing toys for your child, it is important to consider developmental age.
If your child has been diagnosed with a developmental disability or delay, her pediatrician, speech therapist, teacher, and occupational and physical therapists can offer suggestions on the types of developmental toys that
will be most beneficial. In general, look for toys at or slightly above your child's skill level. It is important to have toys that can be successfully play with as well as those that challenge. |
