Hands are one of the biggest germ carriers, especially little hands that are busy exploring and playing outside. Washing your hands thoroughly with warm soapy water is one of the best ways for both you and your children to remain healthy and avoid illnesses. But every parent knows, getting your children to wash your hands […]
Field trips are an important part of our children’s student experience. They provide hands-on opportunities to learn about the world outside of the classroom. However, for children with sensory processing difficulties, the change of pace from their day-to-day classroom environment can be both anxiety-provoking and stressful. All students should be able to participate in the […]
Children on the autism spectrum often miss some of the language and social/behavioural cues that help them acknowledge what activities they can expect to do throughout the day. Any experience, both new and familiar, may cause children with autism to become anxious, resistant, and misbehave simply because they were not anticipating the activities scheduled for […]
Fear of the dentist is common amongst all children, but especially for those on the Autism Spectrum who often have additional sensory processing difficulties. While a patient and experienced dentist is key to a positive experience, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for the big appointment, and your child’s therapist can play […]
From the team at ACT Learning Centre, we wish you and your family a wonderful Holiday season! Struggling to come up with gift ideas? ACT Learning Centre’s team of therapists compiled a list of their favourite sensory-friendly toys and resources for your little ones and pre-teens. Explore the list below! Holiday Gift Guide Stay tuned […]
