(2020) Why Kids Love Building Forts — by Susan Margolin
Children love building and snuggling into forts, and experts say that kids need private get-aways more than ever.
Entries by Carol Kranowitz
(2020) Sensory-Smart Strategies for Children with SPD and ADHD
Aired May 7 at www.ADDitude.com, this hour-long webinar-on-demand, with Lindsey Biel and Carol Kranowitz, provides information about the brain and a sensory-rich approach suitable to your child during the COVID-19 crisis.
(2020) Sensory Processing: What It Is and What It Is Not — Interview with Heather Davis
Interview with Heather Davis, whose program focuses on what it really takes to build the social and emotional skills that children need to become thriving adults.
(2020) Postcard Pals
Published April 23 at PsychologyToday.com
Sending picture postcards helps children feel connected when we are all cooped up and coping with COVID-19.
(2020) Because of Jake
Published in February – April 2020 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
Because of having autism, Jake Cassell (2001 – 2019) was a sensational inventor, fixer, artist and musician.
(2020) Blue Toenails and Other Rituals
Published February 4, 2020 at Psychology Today.com
Family rituals help children develop good manners, self-help skills, and emotional security.
(2019) Daniel’s Xylophone
Published in Nov. 2019 – Jan. 2020 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
Preschooler Daniel communicated effectively with his classmates using his own “language” of numbers and music.
(2019) Speaking Positively to Children
Published on October 18 at PsychologyToday.com
A parent or teacher’s affirmative responses can turn kids’ stumbles into great learning experiences.
(2019) Sensory “Quinks” for the New School Year
In Aug.-Oct. issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
Sensory-motor “Quinks” (short for Quick In-Sync activities) at school may ease your child’s transition into this year’s classroom. Share these and your own family’s favorite Quinks with the teacher to incorporate into the school day.
(2019) Rehearsals for Life
Published on August 6th at PsychologyToday.com
Frequently and purposely, we provide our children with opportunities to practice the skills they will need throughout their lives. Especially if our kids have developmental delays such as autism or sensory processing disorder, we know the importance of practice, practice, practice.