Fine motor skills are crucial for everyday life, and engaging young children in fine motor activities is essential for developing these skills. Fine motor skills involve the coordination of small muscles in the hands and fingers that enable us to perform precise and delicate movements. They play an important role in many tasks, including writing,…
If your child is like mine, and chews on almost everything you might be wondering what that means. Is chewing on things a sign of autism? Or is it normal child development? Or is it a sign of something else? If you have never heard of Sensory processing disorder you may be surprised to hear…
One behavior that has been associated with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is toddler spinning. This is a common behavior seen in many young children with ASD, but this behavior can also be often observed in typically developing children and can be a normal part of early childhood development. Toddler spinning is a behavior where young children…
Eloping, or wandering away from a safe environment, can be super scary for families and caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and special needs. This behavior can put individuals with ASD at risk of injury, making it an important safety issue for families of children with ASD. Not being able to sleep or rest for…