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Supporting Therapies and Education at Home

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Overview

The skills our kids learn at school and in speech, occupational, and physical therapy sessions can continue to develop at home! Check out these resources and ideas for incorporating skill-building activities at home.

What activities will help my child practice the skills they learn in therapy and school while they’re at home?

The internet offers a seemingly endless supply of resources and tips to help your child continue learning at home. Check out our roundup of apps and websites that help with skills specific to occupational, physical, and behavioral therapies. You can also check out our article about play activities for working on fine and gross motor skills and language development.

Contents

Overview
What activities will help my child practice the skills they learn in therapy and school while they’re at home?
How do I help my child spend more time on physical activity at home?
Where can I find resources to help my child with executive functioning?

Resources for Building Skills at Home

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How to Boost Executive Functioning Skills When Learning at Home
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Using Reinforcement and Token Systems for Behavior
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The Incredible Flexible Thinking Guide (for Kids!)
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Executive Functioning 101

Supporting Therapy at Home

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Top 5 Resources for Kids Behavioral Therapy at Home
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Top 6 Resources for Kids Physical Therapy at Home
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Top 7 Resources for Kids Occupational Therapy at Home
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Common Behavior Challenges in Children (and How to Approach Them)
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Supporting Medically Complex Kids at Home
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Natural Setting : Early Intervention in the Home or Clinic

Resources for Activities

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25+ Activities to Keep Kids Moving & Learning All Summer
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How to Get Your Kiddo Moving at Home
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Helping Kids with Autism Learn How to Play

Top Parent Questions

Parent Question
How do I help my child complete tasks?
Getting our kids to participate in non-preferred activities can be incredibly challenging. It often requires reinforcement and motivation. Some parents and therapists have success with using token systems.
Parent Question
How do I teach my child to be more flexible?
A lot of behaviors, frustrations, and overwhelm stem from our inability to be flexible when presented with everyday challenges. Here are some ways to help your child increase their ability to be flexible.
Parent Question
How do I help my child transition to a new provider or teacher?
When a favorite therapist, teacher, school aide, or caregiver is no longer available or moves on, it’s common for kids to feel confusion and anxiety due to the change and the loss of a trusted part of their daily or weekly routine. Here are some tips to help kids manage the loss and transition.
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Brittany OlsenUndivided Editor

An editor and cartoonist who loves using words and images to simplify and share ideas. She has ten years of experience as a copy editor and lives near Portland, Oregon. She often spends her free time going on nature walks with her dog or trying new bread recipes.

Reviewed by Jennifer Drew, Undivided Senior Editor

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