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The Solution for Worried Parents

March 23, 2017 by Amy Smith

View the safety, location, and happenings of your child at all times when they are away with this GPS system from Angel Sense. It's perfect for children with special needs.

As parents, we are always worrying about our kids when they are away from us...... Are they safe? What are they doing? Where are they? Multiply those worries for parents of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: autism, parenting, special needs

Sensory Steam Roller

February 16, 2017 by Amy Smith

This DIY sensory steam roller is a convenient way to obtain sensory input to calm down. Can be done at home, school, or on the go. Find out how to make it here.

Sensory input is so vital to the emotional and behavioral regulation of kids and adults.  Think about big hugs, back massages, and shoulder rubs... all of these actions are relaxing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: autism, calming activities, sensory

Calming Effects of Weighted Blankets

February 9, 2017 by Amy Smith

Discover the calming effects of weighted blankets and how weighted blankets can help kids with ADHD, autism, sensory problems, and anxiety.

Imagine how good it feels when you get a big hug or relaxing shoulder rub. Science shows that the input from deep touch releases dopamine and neurotransmitters throughout the body which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation Tagged With: autism, calming activities, weighted blankets

Autism Behavioral Tracking Tool (Birdhouse)

November 1, 2016 by Amy Smith

Increase predictability in behaviors for people with autism using this online behavioral tracking tool by Birdhouse. This is especially helpful for parents and families of people with autism and special needs.

If your child has autism, you probably know the all too well the roller coaster ride it can feel like.  The ups and downs, good and bad days, accomplishments and disappointments.  Many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation Tagged With: autism, parent support, special needs technology

Welcome to Kids Play Smarter

Amy Smith I am an occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children. I created this website to offer parents, teachers, and therapists FREE ideas, strategies, and activities that they can do with their children to improve their fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, academic learning, and regulate their sensory system all while "playing" (just playing smarter)! Read More…

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