New Directions for Kids

Parents that I work with often ask why the kids have so many issues today. This resonates with me because we can see how technology has impacted the development and social skills of kids today.

This is progress after many months having fear with vestibular activities.

We hope you all have a Happy & Safe Halloween.

Building perceptual skills

Prevent your children from experiencing back pain caused from heavy backpacks and bags. The American Occupational Therapy Association has great educational tools and tips on how to properly choose, pack, lift and carry backpacks.

We hope you enjoyed your summer vacation. As we enter the new school year know the rights of your child's IEP or 504 Plan. If your not sure what an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan is or what your child's rights are this article will provide you with detail information.

With the next school year quickly approaching. Lets spend the rest of the summer with Sensory Fun. Chaos and Clutter provided some great ideas for some outdoor Sensory Activities for kids. Have Fun!

New Directions for Kids is wishing you all a great weekend. This video is too sweet not to share. Enjoy.

We hope you all have a fun, safe and friendly Fourth of July. Review some sensory-friendly tips from The Autism Site to help your child enjoy the Firework show.

It's officially Summer. The Child Mind Institute has provided great tips to help keep your child calm during outdoor activities that can be over stimulating to a child who has sensory processing issues.

Sensory Processing Issues and the affect it has on kids' motor skills.

This video gave voice to so many others in similar situations.

We love Earth month and believe it's important to help keep our Earth's air, land, pollution and water clean. Below are some Earth Day Sensory Play Ideas.