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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

DIY Card Holder

January 29, 2017 by Amy Smith

DIY card holder makes holding playing cards simple! This is perfect for kids and also those with arthritis, tremors, and limited hand strength. Don't miss out on another game of cards!

Do you know someone who has difficulty holding playing cards?  Maybe a young child or someone with arthritis or hand weakness?  Fortunately, they don't have to sit out of card games any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities Tagged With: hand modifications, playing cards, special needs

Welcome to Kids Play Smarter

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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