board gaming
It has been observed that board gaming is a popular hobby among people with autism. Recent research has established why that's the case and the benefits they realize. Read more
Richard Louv
Richard Louv (1949) is an American journalist and author of eight books about the connections between family, nature, and community. Coining the term Nature-Deficit Disorder, his highly-acclaimed book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder, was first published in 2005. The book sparked an international dialogue about the declining relationship between children and nature.
risk of heat illness
High school sports teams start practices soon in what has been an extremely hot summer in much of the country. Studies have found that the greatest risk of heat illness occurs in the first two weeks of team practices. Read more
ADHD brains
ADHD brains present unique challenges. As researchers learn more about the uniqueness of brains with ADHD, they are also gleaning insight into treatments. Read more
Olympic-inspired games
The Summer Olympics are on. Here are eight ways you can bring the Olympic spirit to your own backyard with these Olympic-inspired games for kids. Read more
Quality time spent in parks
Quality time spent in parks, accessing nature, can be challenging. Here are seven ways practitioners can create a broader network of outdoor support for children with disabilities and their families. Read more
risky play
As a parent, you’re hardwired to want to minimize risks for your children, but unstructured outdoor play and risky play are essential to children’s development. Read more
play by themselves
Sometimes your child needs a game to play on their own to keep entertained. Here are 10 games for kids to play by themselves. Read more
Temporal Awareness
Temporal awareness is the development of an internal time structure that recognizes the relationship between movement and time. People are enabled to efficiently coordinate movements of the eyes and limbs.
audiobooks instead of videos
Want to spur your child’s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos. Audiobooks rely solely on listening. This encourages children to visualize the story in their minds, training them to use their voluntary imagination. Read more
