Monthly Archives: July 2025

Many everyday tasks, like holding a crayon, buttoning a shirt or opening a snack, depend on something called “fine motor skills.” These are the small, precise movements our hands and fingers make to get things done. One key part of how these abilities develop is the way children learn to “grasp” objects. Known as “grasp […]

For children with autism spectrum disorder, everyday sensory experiences can sometimes feel overwhelming or unpredictable. Sounds, movements, textures or smells that might be soothing for one child can be overwhelming or distressing for another. These differences in sensory processing can affect how a child participates in daily life. Sensory play gives children a chance to […]