Enablr Therapy

09/05/2026

There’s a lot to get done in a week, or even a day! Adding routines can help keep your child feel a sense of security and normalcy. Having a visual guide can even be more helpful! Our therapists have outlined some activities that will help everyone’s day go better. Read our blog, linked below, for all the tips and tricks!

https://www.enablrtherapy.com/daily-routines-a-survival-guide/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_id=Article_Peds

08/27/2026

As we get into the school year, your child will be experiencing a whole new group of students! Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex condition. Based on diagnosis rates, children are likely to have someone with autism in their school, their neighborhood, or in their family. Not taking the time to help your child understand ASD, could lead to confusion and/or inaccurate assumptions, so we have compiled some helpful tips to aid you in explaining autism to neurotypical children in your family, classroom, and community.

Being proactive could prevent concern and encourage connection and friendships!

08/21/2026

Take a minute and think about how much we use our hands throughout the day.... Quite a bit, right? As we learn and grow, our hands are the base for so many things we experience! Having strong hands and knowing how to correctly hold and use items is important!

Click the link below to check out some fun activities for kids that help them to not only learn how to use and hold certain objects, but also helps to strengthen their hands!

https://www.enablrtherapy.com/therapyblog/fun-hand-strengthening-activities-for-kids?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_id=Article_Peds

08/12/2026

Recess is fading from our children’s school day to allow for additional learning…. However, this could limit the benefits gained FROM recess.

Movement and play breaks provide opportunities for sensorimotor experiences, as well as a sense of autonomy, that actually promote our students’ learning.

Read our recess article, linked below, to learn more!

https://www.enablrtherapy.com/recess-a-vital-part-of-learning/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_id=Article_School

08/06/2026

It’s time for back to school shopping! As we get into the school year, make sure you and your child are aware of proper backpack usage to avoid injury!

Kids are expected to carry increasingly large amounts of supplies as they move along in their schooling. It’s easy to overlook since it’s such a common practice, but check out these tips to improve your backpack experience 📚

https://www.enablrtherapy.com/backpack-use-for-students/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_id=Article_School

Backpack use can be very beneficial from a convenience state, but if not used properly, there are associated risks.

07/29/2026

Did you know there’s actually a “right” way to hold scissors? And that Spiderman, himself, demonstrates it pretty well?! This is a good way to help your child along their development pathway. Whether you’re doing crafts at home or prepping for the school year, these steps can help!

Read our blog linked below to learn more about scissor grip and milestones for scissor use from 1.5 to 6 years of age!

http://www.enablrtherapy.com/therapyblog/scissor-use-in-preschoolers-development?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_id=Article_School

07/20/2026

Parents! Whether you’re looking for tips or just enjoy reassurance that you’re on the right track, here are some parenting tips from the CDC for parents of preschoolers 📓

Some of these might come easier than others, but making the effort now, can make all the difference!

You’re doing a great job!

07/07/2026

We’ve talked a lot about how IEPs are an important part of your child’s success! As a parent, you are a key advocate for your child and we want to make sure you feel ready! We have created a guide to help you prepare for the IEP meeting, collaborate effectively with the educational team during the meeting, and follow up afterwards.

Use the link below or head to our website to learn more about IEP meetings!

https://www.enablrtherapy.com/iep-meetings-parentsguide/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_id=Article_School

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06/24/2026

Are you familiar with heavy work? Activating proprioceptors in the muscle and joints can help calm and organize the body. You can do so through pushing or pulling resistance activities! Here are some examples!

For more details on heavy work or ideas for activities, head to our articles page, linked below!!

https://www.enablrtherapy.com/heavy-work-resistance-proprioception/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_id=Article_Peds

06/16/2026

Have you heard of PECS? Not the muscles in your chest, but the Picture Exchange Communication System! It’s a really great tool used for communication when someone has minimal or no verbal language skills. They are able to communicate to others through pictures to express their wants and needs while also building language skills, like sentence structure.

We were all made to thrive and PECS gives us an additional tool to do so! Use the link below to learn more about the benefits and history behind PECS!

https://www.enablrtherapy.com/picture-exchange-communication-system/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_id=Article_ST