One of the biggest things I’ve learned over the years is that we can’t expect kids to manage big emotions if they don’t first understand what’s happening inside their bodies. That’s what interoception is all about—the ability to notice and make sense of our body’s signals. For many autistic chil

Play is how children build language, strengthen executive functioning, develop social skills, practice problem-solving, and make sense of the world around them. Through play, children experiment, create, take risks, and learn in ways worksheets simply can’t replicate. Research consistently shows t

2 cups lukewarm water 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup salt 4 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil (I used grapeseed oil) Food coloring, optional Essential oil optional Stir together dry ingredients in a large pot. Next add the water and oil. You can add color now if

We celebrated the end of pre-k for up students going to kindergarten with a sweet little awards ceremony! We have several pre-k disability classes at our school so it’s always fun to get together and party! #preschoolfun #prekautism #lastyearofschool #preschoolcelebrations

I keep most of my sensory bins in tubs so they can move to where kids need them depending on the day, the activity, and the needs of the kid. This year I used a blow up pool thinking storage would be easier. For the new year I’ll go back to the plastic pool. The blow up pool kept going flat. #tod