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Daily Living Skills In Adolescents With Autism
Daily living skills in adolescents with autism are closely connected to long-term independence and quality of life. Skills such as dressing, grooming, preparing food, and managing household tasks allow young people to participate more fully in home, school, and community settings. For educators and therapists supporting transition-aged youth, understanding how these skills develop and what […]
Chore Charts for Kids Free Printable PDF
This collection of chore charts for kids is designed to support independence, daily routines, and daily living skills at home and school. All of the printables are free and ready to use right away. Scroll to the bottom of this post to download the PDF. What’s Included in These Chore Charts for Kids The PDF […]
What the Research Says About Children’s Post Pandemic Executive Function Skills
Five years after COVID-19 turned daily life upside down, many children are still struggling in ways that are hard to name. Teachers see kids who cannot stay on task. OTs work with children who fall apart during transitions. SLPs support students who cannot organize their thoughts well enough to communicate them. Counselors meet with kids […]
Free Yoga Nighttime Game Board
This free nighttime yoga game board printable gives children a gentle, calming way to wind down through yoga poses while building body awareness, balance, and self-regulation skills. It is a low prep activity you can use right away in therapy sessions, evening routines, or at home. Check out the Complete Monthly Themed Yoga Game Boards […]
Physical Activity and Academic Performance – What Does the Research Say?
Physical activity and academic performance are more connected than many educators and families realize. For adolescents in school settings, regular movement does more than support physical health. It appears to strengthen the psychological skills students need to succeed in the classroom, including their ability to regulate their own behavior and their belief in their own […]
Identifying Emotions Worksheets – Finish the Faces
These Finish the Faces identify emotions worksheets give children a hands-on way to practice recognizing facial expressions while drawing the missing mouth on each face. The printable is free, and you can download it at the bottom of this post. What’s Included in These Identify Emotions Worksheets This free PDF includes two printable pages. Both […]
Quiet Calming Music for Classroom + Coloring Pages Free PDF
These Under the Sea coloring pages are designed to be used alongside quiet calming music for the classroom, supporting focus, fine motor skills, and emotional regulation. The printable is free, and you can download it at the bottom of this post. What’s Included in These Calming Classroom Coloring Pages The PDF includes four under the […]
End-of-Year Made Easy: Send Home a Carryover Plan Parents Will Actually Use
The end of the school year is one of the busiest times for therapists, and sending home a meaningful carryover plan often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. The Everyday Carryover Plan is a free PDF printable designed to help parents continue supporting their child’s development over weekends, school breaks, and summer, without […]
Mystery Coloring Page – Free Printable
This Mystery Coloring Page free printable is a fun and engaging way to build important visual and fine motor skills while keeping kids motivated to complete the task. With a simple color-by-code system, students follow number clues to reveal a hidden picture, making it perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, or home practice. You can download […]
Self-Regulation and Emotional Regulation: What School Staff Need To Know
Self-regulation vs. emotional regulation is a distinction that comes up often in school-based practice, yet the two terms are frequently used as if they mean the same thing. For occupational therapists, physical therapists, school counselors, special educators, and other support staff working with students who have neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability, […]