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Ryan at his first Broadway show. I could start by saying that Mary Poppins isn't the best Broadway musical for kids; it's a long and very uneven show, with lots of slow, talky parts between the fun production nu…
Autism book: A Buffet of Sensory Interventions: Solutions for Middle and High School Students With A

A Buffet of Sensory Interventions: Solutions for Middle and High School Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders by Susan L. Culp, MS, OTR/L Categories: Adolescents with ASD Sensory Solutions Teaching
Sensory Input Win

The other day while at OT with Emmett we learned a new sensory trick that seems to help Emmett out. Basically, it’s sour spray. It provides a tremendous amount of sensory input that benefits Emmett. He actual…
Trip to Colourscape

Colourscape a unique experience linking music, colour and space. You freely walk around soaking in the feelings each colour radiates as you immerse yourself in them. Wandering through the different chambers letting th…
I AM ME

Every year the Ohio State Fair marks a monumental moment for us... the home stretch of summer break.This year was no different... until we arrived there and then the twists and turns of the day lead to an unexpected tu…
Autism & Haircuts

I’ve had my computer hooked up to our back up hard drive this week and found these pictures that Dad took of the girls getting their hair cut in December 2008. This hairdresser was such a wonderful find for us &…
Another Autism Awareness Day

I'm kind of ambivalent about Awareness gestures. On one hand, I want everyone in the world to understand how autism manifests and, how it affects families, and to behave empathetically toward children and adults on th…
13 Things We’ve Done as Part of Heidi’s Sensory Diet

I’m joining in Thursday 13 with 13 items that have been in the past or are currently on Heidi’s Sensory Diet. 1. Wrapping my arms around Heidi just under her arms and swinging her body from side to side, t…
What is it about kids and fountains?

What is it about kids and fountains? Is it the sound? Motion? Sensory stimulation? Or is it all about the playing? We have a nice one at our Town Green and the kids love the one at Preston Vineyards. During our recent…
Problems With Balance and Coordination for an Autistic Child

Parents of children with Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD, know very well that besides sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell there are other senses many forget. Depending on how you want to count it, there are between…