Archives for posts with tag: Special Needs

A Pocket-Sized Fun Fidget Tool

By Katie@specialneedsessentials.com

September 28, 2017 //

We can all see the craze “du jour” starting.

First you see the item and think –hey that thing is kind of neat

Then you see it again and again and think – ok what is that thing?

Pretty soon, they are everywhere and-presto!

Craze started.

I am of course referencing the latest and overwhelmingly popular craze called

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Tags ADHD, autism resources, back to school, dyspraxia, Education, Family, Fidget, Fidget toys, Mom review, Parents, Sensory processing disorder, Sensory stimulation, Sensory Toys, Sharing, Special Education, Special Needs, special needs parent, Tactile input, teacher supplies, Therapy Tools, Writing

Categories Activities, Daily Living, Education, Parenting, Products, Special needs parents, Therapy, Uncategorized

Prepare For School in 5 Simple Steps

By Katie@specialneedsessentials.com

August 4, 2017 //

I told Michael to close his eyes as we entered a big chain store a couple of weeks ago, I did it as a joke because the store was advertising its Back To School Sale. I mean we were there to shop for items for our vacation, not to pick up some spiral notepads, but

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Tags back to school, dyspraxia, Education, IEP, Parents, School, Sharing, SPD, Special Needs, Special needs kids, Special needs parents, summer, Therapy

Categories Activities, Daily Living, Education, Parenting, Social Integration, Special needs parents, Therapy, Uncategorized