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Autism & School: A Mom’s Journey

Autism & School: A Mom’s Journey

Intro In today’s interview I had the opportunity to talk with a mother about Autism and School.  Honestly, I love talking with other moms, because I know how much we can learn from each other!  I really wanted to interview a mom that had placed her kids in...

Simple Ways to Improve Bilateral Coordination

Simple Ways to Improve Bilateral Coordination

I wanted to try something new today. I want to describe and explain Bilateral Coordination. An area I always make sure to access as an Occupational Therapist.  Explain why it's important and then give you some ideas on how to work on that skill at home. What is...

Decreasing Sensory Sensitivities with the OT Butterfly

Decreasing Sensory Sensitivities with the OT Butterfly

Sensory Sensitivities (Episode 18) Introduction Welcome to another episode of the Autism and Sensory Parenting Podcast.  This is some information that you really need to know as a parent if you have a child that has sensory sensitivities. Today you will be hearing an...

Clever Ways to Do School with your Autistic Child

Clever Ways to Do School with your Autistic Child

So many of us are doing school with our Autistic Child a little different this year. Maybe our child is struggling with the changes at school. Perhaps, you are trying to manage a hybrid type of situation. Or, maybe you have taken the pludge with homeschool. Today, I...

Interview with Chantal, Founder of Fun Sensory Play

Interview with Chantal, Founder of Fun Sensory Play

We have a great guest today and you are in for a treat. Our guest today is the founder and owner of Fun Sensory Play and a mother of an Autistic child.  Fun Sensory Play is a fantastic website with lots of sensory ideas and activities.  She has sensory floor...

Increasing Communication with Your Autistic Child

Increasing Communication with Your Autistic Child

In today’s interview, I get a chance to chat with a great Speech Therapist about how to increase communication with your Autistic Child.  We met about 7 or so years ago at a clinic we both worked at.  I have always enjoyed talking with Jennifer and we have now found...