Getting any child to brush their teeth can be tricky - but when sensory sensitivities areinvolved, it becomes an entirely different challenge. The strong taste, smell, and texture oftoothpaste, along with the feel of a toothbrush, can be overwhelming or...
Holidays are often a time families eagerly anticipate, but for parents of children with special needs, they can bring unique challenges. Disruptions to routine, behavioural difficulties, limited access to inclusive activities, and a lack of respite can make the holiday period overwhelming, exhausting,...
Family camping is a wonderful way to connect, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together. It’s an opportunity to explore nature, share simple joys, and create lasting memories away from the hustle of everyday life. For families with...
With warmer, drier days ahead, spring and summer are the perfect seasons to explore the outdoors through sensory play. Whether it’s splashing in water, digging in sand, or listening to the sounds of nature, outdoor sensory activities offer wonderful opportunities...
When supporting children with special needs, especially those with sensory processing challenges, autism, ADHD, or anxiety, parents and professionals often turn to tools like weighted vests and compression vests. While they may look similar, they serve very different purposes, and...
If you’ve ever seen someone rock back and forth, flap their hands, or hum to themselves repeatedly, you may have witnessed a behaviour known as stimming. Short for self-stimulatory behaviour, stimming is common in many people, but it’s especially associated...
