First things first! Whenever you are trying to teach your child a new skill, especially when it is something they don’t want to do, YOU need to be in the mental space to react calmly with kindness, patience and understanding. Take care of you! Make sure basic needs are met [no hangry/tired parents or children
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Week 3: Setup short three-four part routine in PARENT selected order. If you are new to this series click Here to start at Part 1: Learn the First/Then technique. Return back to the fun and easy activities but this time require them in the order you choose. As your child successfully completes the schedule in
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Week 2: Let your child select from three to four part routines and activities If you are new to this series click Here to start at Part 1: Learn the “first/then” technique. Be sure to check out our Helpful Hints. Provide three choices of activities. Some kid favorites include: art, ball catch, cars, bubbles, playdoh/slime,
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Week 4: Finally all your effort will pay off! Now that your child understands how to follow a multi-step schedule or routine, sit down with your child to design and plan their morning and night time routines (maybe in two separate sittings). If you are new to this series click Here to start at Part
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In this four part series written by Occupational Therapist Erin Garrison, you will learn how to teach your child to follow a daily routine for the not so fun, but necessary, daily living activities like getting dressed, brushing their teeth, bathing, and going to bed. The best part: Your child can learn to follow routines
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Summer is Here ! Here are three tips paired with fun activities to help your children can learn and play in the community! Summer Sun Fun Tip #1: Wash your hands – This is our best line of defense ! Washing your hands with soap and water is always the best choice but when unavailable
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The Fourth of July can mean a lot of things for families. Gatherings, parades, bbqs, and of course fireworks! This year it will look different for all of us as we practice social distancing. However, one thing is for sure, there will still be noise! Children who experience noise sensitivity can easily become upset, agitated
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Does getting your kids to bed seem like an utter nightmare? By the end of the day you’re spent and can’t bear to wage another nightly struggle to get the kids to bed… Try these ideas out to see if bedtime struggles can be laid to rest! Anticipate nightly needs before they get out of
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What is an ADL? ADL’s are routine activities of daily living that make self care possible. Activities like: dressing, bathing, eating, toileting can be challenging for children who have sensory processing difficulties or poor motor skills. When every day tasks become difficult for children they may shut down or refuse to do what we may
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Greetings Connect The Dots families, Firstly, this message comes to you hoping you and your family are healthy, safe, and doing well! Secondly, I want to acknowledge the challenges that our parents and children are facing right now, and provide as much support and encouragement as possible during these tough times. Perhaps now more
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