Daily Routines

A special experience for any child is a visit to a local movie theater to watch a film with their family. For a child with special needs or a sensory processing disorder, a visit to a local movie theater isn't the typical fun experience and may be filled with anxiety and fear.

Most parents have had some experience with a child who has difficulty falling asleep, wakes up frequently during the night, and/or only sleeps a few hours each night

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Ten healthy kid friendly foods with tips on how to get your child to eat them

Ten healthy kid friendly foods with tips on how to get your child to eat them

Cassy Christianson, OT and credentialed feeding and swallowing specialist answers parent’s questions about feeding children with special needs

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Consult your pediatrician before starting finger foods and discuss the appropriate foods and the latest information on allergies and the appropriate ages to introduce certain foods

Tips on How to Get Your Baby to Sleeep

According to the National Institute for Maternal and Child Health, the top ten ways to reduce the risk of SIDS are

You can encourage your child to try new foods and textures by having him help you prepare the new foods

For children with Down syndrome, there may be additional circumstances that lead to more challenges with eating and swallowing

Adults can use play as a way to promote and support several areas of children’s development

Parents and health practitioners often track and measure development by observing milestones from infancy to young adulthood

Bathing your infant or young child can be an enjoyable and special time

Studies show that adequate sleep is vital for learning and memory, and that lack of sleep affects safety