Supporting Play, Parenthood & Neurodiversity
Learn about child development in daily activities, fine motor skills, sensory processing, motor coordination, social-emotional regulation and more!
Sensory play for kids can look different in so many ways! Whether your child or teen is a sensory seeker, sensitive to trying new things, or somewhere in between, you can adapt everyday activities to make them work for you and your family! Which activity will you try before summer ends? Dr. Diamond
Here’s the thing when it comes to honoring all play. Toys are designed for fun and development! And fun is subjective. Toys are meant for: LaughterJoyCreativityConnectionExploration There’s not just one way to honor play! If you’re ever stuck on where you fit into honoring all play, especially for neurodivergent children, look at these areas below….
Wait! Before we move into immediate action, or assume that it is behavior-based, can we figure the underlying reason why a kid is not engaged? Something to remember is that having a reason does not mean that it’s being used as an excuse. For example, if I don’t have my glasses on, I’m not going…
Look through the stages of infant regulation and tell me, which one are you? I’m feeling that deep sleep on a Saturday! Organized Stages of Regulation Calm Alert & Focused: You will see regular breathing, eyes open and alert, and a little one who appears ready for social interaction. Fussy & Crying: Eyes may be…
Developing feeding skills can be tricky. Check out these tips for spoon use development! There are many areas to consider when it comes to utensil use: Hand strength & fine motor skills: are they able to pick up and scoop with a spoon? Would they benefit from a wide handled spoon? Sensory Processing: Do they…
You go to the pediatrician check-up. They ask if your child is scribbling, or perhaps drawing basic shapes. “Yes”, may be the response for some families. Or perhaps you recall your child breaking or trying to eat the crayons. Or showing no interest in what you scribble on the paper. Maybe it seems like your…
