Special Needs Summer Camp Planning for the Procrastinator
Wait - you haven't finished putting away winter clothes and it's summer already? If you feel unprepared for the season ahead, you're in good company. […]
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Lose the Fidget! Summer Inspired Activities That Keep Kids Moving
Kids who struggle with ADHD, behavior or anxiety will benefit from structure all year round, not just when school is in session. It's important to […]
3 Ways to Get Your Teen to Go Outside and “Play”
Do you have a teen that spends more time inside than out in the fresh air? Do you only have sightings of this elusive teenager during the evening, […]
The Many Benefits of Outdoor Play
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and your kids are... staring at their screens again? There are plenty of distractions that motivate […]
How to Survive Prom and Social Anxiety
Prom will be the most magical night of their lives – or so high schoolers have heard. TV, books and movies depict prom scenes full of romance, […]
Helping Students with Summer Fever Stay on Task
His eyes wander when teachers talk to him. She starts fidgeting after a minute of focus. Students with ADHD fight a daily battle to stay on task, and […]
Common Mistakes Parents Make When Planning the Transition to Summer
For kids everywhere, summer ought to be a time of growth, an exciting season of overnight camps, first jobs, academic programs, travel or all of the […]
How to Plan a Social Life for the Summer
No more pencils, no more books, no more awkward cafeteria lunches. Students love summer break for all kinds of reasons, but for kids with social […]
Visual Timers for Test Taking: Friend or Foe?
Learners with special needs, particularly those with attention disorders, may suffer from test anxiety. Timed tests force students to work quickly […]