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Many children need support when learning new skills. Breaking a skill down into smaller steps can help a child learn one step at a time. The number of steps a skill or task is broken into depends on the needs …
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Token systems are part of our everyday lives. One example is how we work for money which has no value until we later use it to buy items or activities that are valuable to us. Just like we are motivated …
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Sensory processing for touch, also known as tactile processing, is the way that our brain processes information about our environment through messages from our skin. This includes light touch, pressure, vibration, temperature sensitivity and pain. With maturity and experience, children …
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Fact Sheet

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder, which becomes evident in early childhood or adolescence between the ages of 2 and 15 years.
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Creating and using powerful teaching tools for the development of language, social, motor, sensory, and cognitive skills. Every Toy Has A Number of Teaching Tips, in Five Distinct Areas Language Language development has two main parts: receptive and expressive Receptive …
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A transition occurs when a child is required to change location, activity, environment or position. Transitions are often difficult for many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Why are transitions difficult? Transitions are often difficult for children with ASD. Due …
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Children are the most precious cargo we carry in our vehicle. Travelling with children requires some planning ahead for safety and comfort. Families who have children with special needs can spend even more time travelling to appointments. Whether you live …
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