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7 Dysgraphia Tips and Tools for Parents and Teachers | What is dysgraphia? What are the signs and symptoms? How is it different than dyslexia? And what accommodations can be made to help kids learn, both at home and in the classroom? We're answering all of these questions, and we link to additional occupational therapy activities and resources, including activities to improve fine motor skills, handwriting activities and tools, and handwriting alternatives like self-paced typing lessons.

7 Dysgraphia Tips and Tools for Parents and Teachers

35 Best Mahatma Ghandi Quotes | If you're looking for inspirational and motivational words of wisdom, this post is for you. Also known as the 'Father of India', Mahatma Ghandi was loved for his humble simplicity and peaceful nature. We've curated our favorite Ghandi quotes about peace, life, love, loss, strength, friendship, happiness, and freedom.

35 Best Mahatma Gandhi Quotes to Motivate and Inspire You

PANDAS and PANS 101 | PANS (Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with streptococcus) are both autoimmune disorders that disrupt neurological functioning and cause a sudden onset of OCD symptoms seemingly overnight. Both syndromes share many similarities with some key differences, and this post outlines the signs, symptoms, possible causes, and available treatment options.

PANDAS and PANS 101: 26 Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Everything You Need to Know About PDD-NOS | Also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, PDD-NOS was a part of the autism spectrum before 2013. It referred to someone who presented autistic traits but didn’t completely meet the criteria for other disorders such as Asperger's. This post has tons of helpful information, including the signs, symptoms, possible causes, and treatment options for someone who has what was once called PDD-NOS.

PDD-NOS 101: 12 Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Autism Masking 101 | AKA 'autistic camouflaging', this type of masking involves hiding certain autistic traits to appear more neurotypical or “normal” to society. It's an autism coping strategy many use to fit in, making friends, advance their careers, and create and maintain relationships. While helpful, it can lead to autistic burnout, loss of identity, and other mental health concerns. This post includes the signs and symptoms and 8 tips to help you 'unmask' and accept yourself as you are.

Autism Masking 101: 17 Signs, Symptoms, and Tips to Help

14 Ways to Help a Child with Central Auditory Processing Disorder | If your child suffers from CAPD, and you're on the hunt for tips and ideas to help him or her at home and in the classroom, this post is a great resource. We're sharing tons of information - What is CAPD? What are common signs, symptoms, and causes? - as well as testing options, activities, and strategies parents and teachers can use to help a child understand and process verbal information better.

14 Ways to Help a Child with Central Auditory Processing Disorder

10 ADHD Burnout Recovery Tips and Ideas | Whether you the mom, teacher, or therapist of a child with ADHD, or you have ADHD yourself, recognizing the signs of burnout is so important. While fatigue is the most obvious, ADHD burnout can also lead to fear and anxiety, irritability and guilt, sensory sensitivities, and it can make the symptoms of ADHD worse. This post has lots of simple burnout recovery tips to overcome exhaustion and prevent it from happening in the future.

Rest and Recharge: 10 ADHD Burnout Recovery Tips and Ideas

Misophonia 101 | If you or someone you love reacts strongly to certain sounds, this post is for you. Misophonia - aka 'hatred of sound' - creates intense fight-or-flight responses such as anger, hate, fear, anxiety, and physiological distress to sounds many people don't even notice, like barking dogs, crying children, lips smacking, tapping fingers, or the sound of someone chewing. In this post, we discuss symptoms, possible causes, and ways to treat and cope with misophonia.

Misophonia 101: What It Is and How to Cope

10 Signs of Speech Delays in Toddlers | If you suspect your toddler may have a speech delay, this post is a great resource. It includes 10 common signs of speech delays in kids plus a list of common causes to help you get to the root of the issue so you can find the right treatment option. And if you want to know how to help a child with a speech delay at home, we've also include 5 tips for parents to assist with speech development.

Speech Delays in Toddlers: How to Spot it and What to Do