The Winter Wiggles, Part 2: Sensory-Focused Activities for Your Child with Special Needs

Please note that while these ideas were created with kids in mind, people of all ages and abilities may find these activities beneficial! Erica Jansen of Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center in Bettendorf, Iowa, has been a pediatric occupational therapist for over 15 years. Her job is to help kids with their jobs! We were so excited when she offered …

The Winter Wiggles, Part 1: Communication-Focused Activities for Your Child with Special Needs

Please note that while these ideas were created with kids in mind, people of all ages and abilities may find these activities beneficial! Looking for ways to pass the long winter months? Check out these communication-focused ideas from Jen Berger, a speech language pathologist with Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center in Bettendorf, Iowa, which can be adapted for many ability …

The Winter Wiggles, Part 3: Gross Motor-Focused Activities for Your Child with Special Needs

Please note that while these ideas were created with kids in mind, people of all ages and abilities may find these activities beneficial! Making sure your child with special needs continues progressing with his or her physical therapy goals can prove to be much more difficult during the winter months than any other time of year. For some creative ideas …