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Share your ideas below, curious to see what else you can do at home with a sick toddler 😌

If you or someone you know experiences fidgeting behavior, we’ve got just the solution for you! https://ilslearningcorner.com/sensory-clothes-clothing-items-fidgeting-behavior/

What many people don’t realize about autism…

Autism isn’t just what’s visible.

It’s the sensory challenges, communication barriers, and daily adjustments families navigate behind the scenes.

For parents, it often means becoming advocates, educators, and full-time support systems, all at once.

At Apex Social, we believe families deserve support that truly understands these realities. That’s why our Apex Care Professionals are experienced to provide meaningful, in-home support for children with diverse needs.

Learn how we support families every day:
👉 www.apex-social.com

🧠✨ Understanding Stimming: What School Staff Need to Know

Stimming is a natural and meaningful way many children regulate their bodies, emotions, attention, and thinking. It shows up as movement, sounds, touch, visual patterns, or repetition.

🔄 While it’s often misunderstood, research and autistic lived experience show that stimming is not misbehavior. It’s a powerful regulation and communication tool that helps students feel safe and organized.

🧩 Stimming can support focus, reduce stress, manage sensory input, and even help with thinking and problem solving. For many students, it makes learning possible.

🤝 Stimming only becomes a concern when it causes harm or creates safety issues. In most cases, acceptance and understanding go further than correction.

🌱 When school staff understand why stimming happens, classrooms become more supportive, inclusive, and effective for all learners.

We posed the question "W-sitting: fix it or not?" and the response was overwhelming! You guys are passionate about this topic! 🥰

Several years ago, we wrote an article about W-Sitting and our purpose was to educate on what this position was and what we could do about it! This infographic comes straight from that post.

If you would like a handout to share with families about W-sitting, comment "W" below and we will send it right to your inbox!

Does your child struggle with sensory processing input? 🧠

Here are 10 ways to help. It's important to note that each child is different, and you will need to find solutions that are just right for them. These suggestions are meant to get you started in figuring out what could be beneficial for your child's specific needs.

Read more here: https://sensoryprocessingexplained.com/10-ways-to-help-a-sensory-sensitive-child/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

So thankful for all our early intervention providers and admin team members for making this impact possible! Looking forward to serving the community and our youngest for many years to come. Happy holidays!

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📚 If you’re looking for one thing to do more of with your little ones next year, READ to them!

📚 Reading to babies from a very young age significantly contributes to their language development, cognitive skills, and overall brain development!

📚 Tips: read with enthusiasm & follow your child’s interests even if it means reading their favorite books over & over! Also check out your local public libraries for more books & story-time activities.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Posted • Today, the Council passed legislation sponsored by , to establish a program to help students with disabilities obtain accommodations at higher education institutions.

Read more here: https://council.nyc.gov/press/2023/01/19/2342/