Exercise Ball

An exercise ball is one of my must-haves when working in Early Intervention or Preschool Classes.  This is a great activity IF your child enjoys vestibular or proprioceptive input. If your child avoids these types of activities, you can still try it, but you’ll need to be sensitive to your child’s preferences and go at […]

Balloons

How to Increase Expressive Language With a Simple Balloon I always love activities that can target multiple developmental skills at the same time—and balloon play is one of those. This simple, play-based activity can support engagement, attention, communication skills, and both fine and gross motor development. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist, playing with […]

Blanket Swing

How Swinging In A Blanket Can Help Increase Communication I know I say this about a lot of activities, but swinging in a blanket is one of my favorites for a neurodivergent child that is working on communication, particularly initiating (opening circles). Here are just a few reasons why I love this activity: It’s fun […]

1-2-3 Go Games

Improving Developmental Skills Through Play I love that I get to play with kids for a living. I have been working with neurodivergent kids for years, and as a typical work day I get to figure out how to work on skills in the most fun way possible. My goal is to engage kids in play […]

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