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🌟 Why Kids Should Work on a Vertical Surface1. Promotes Gross and Fine Motor DevelopmentEncourages whole arm movement (s...
02/07/2025

🌟 Why Kids Should Work on a Vertical Surface

1. Promotes Gross and Fine Motor Development

Encourages whole arm movement (shoulder, elbow, wrist) which helps strengthen upper body and core muscles.

Supports bilateral coordination—kids often use one hand to stabilize and the other to draw or write.

Helps develop wrist extension and fine motor control, important for writing and tool use.

2. Improves Posture and Visual Attention

Kids must stand or kneel, which engages posture muscles and improves core strength and spatial awareness.

Drawing at eye level enhances visual tracking and focus, especially helpful for kids with attention difficulties.

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🎨 How It Boosts Creativity

A vertical surface feels more open and free, inviting larger, bolder strokes—less confined than a small piece of paper on a table.

Kids use bigger movements, which can make them feel more expressive and confident.

It allows for mixed media: combining painting, chalk, stickers, or collage elements on the wall encourages creative thinking and planning.

Vertical drawing often becomes interactive (e.g., life-sized self-portraits or murals), helping children think outside the box.

🧩 Benefits for Children with Autism

1. Regulation and Sensory Input

Vertical drawing gives proprioceptive and vestibular input (body awareness and balance), which can be calming.

Standing up and using big motions may help self-regulate emotions and reduce anxiety.

2. Improves Focus and Engagement

The larger, upright space can reduce visual clutter and help kids visually attend to tasks.

The movement involved helps some autistic children stay more alert and focused.

3. Supports Motor Planning and Imitation

Encourages sequencing skills: deciding what to draw and how to space elements.

Easier to model behaviors (like copying a face or letter) when both adult and child are facing the same vertical plane.

4. Facilitates Communication

Drawing on vertical surfaces can be used in interactive play, supporting social engagement and language development.

Many non-verbal children may express ideas through drawing, gaining a voice through images.

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✅ Examples of Vertical Activities:

Drawing on easels or whiteboards

Painting on windows with washable paint

Sticky note art walls

Magnetic boards or felt story boards

Using chalk on outdoor walls or fences.

24/06/2025

1st step in getting IEP.
Get medical Certificate from your Developmental Pediatrician.

Clay sculpting can be wonderful for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — it’s both therapeutic and development...
22/04/2025

Clay sculpting can be wonderful for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — it’s both therapeutic and developmentally supportive. Here’s how it can help:

1. Sensory Regulation

The texture, temperature, and resistance of clay give rich sensory input. Manipulating clay can help calm or stimulate a child depending on their sensory needs.

2. Fine Motor Skills

Rolling, pinching, squeezing, and shaping clay strengthens hand muscles, improves dexterity, and boosts hand-eye coordination — all helpful for daily tasks like writing or buttoning clothes.

3. Emotional Expression

Sometimes children with ASD struggle to express emotions verbally. Clay offers a non-verbal way to express feelings and ideas through shapes and textures.

4. Focus and Patience

Sculpting encourages sustained attention, planning, and sequencing. Kids learn to work through steps: shape, adjust, add detail — great for building patience and perseverance.

5. Creativity and Imagination

Even simple creations boost self-esteem and allow kids to explore abstract thinking at their own pace.

6. Social Skills

Group sculpting classes (or parent-child sessions) can offer natural opportunities to practice sharing tools, waiting turns, or discussing creations, which helps with social communication.

19/04/2025

"Parents, If you don’t require your children to do chores,

You are stealing from them.

You are stealing their opportunity to learn purpose, discipline, teamwork, and to have meaning inside their own home.

You are also stealing their ability to develop true confidence and esteem earned through accomplishing a task.

Laundry, cooking, yard work, house work, trash, and more. They can help with it all.

Make your kids do chores.”

— Dr. John Delony

Parents, chores aren’t punishment. They’re preparation. 🧹

When you give your kids responsibility, you give them purpose, discipline, and real confidence!🙌

A Mother’s Love: A Safe Haven for a Child with AutismFor a child with autism, the world can feel overwhelming—loud noise...
12/03/2025

A Mother’s Love: A Safe Haven for a Child with Autism

For a child with autism, the world can feel overwhelming—loud noises, unfamiliar faces, and sudden changes can trigger anxiety. But amidst the chaos, there is always one constant: a mother’s embrace.

To her child, she is more than just a caregiver. She is the calm in the storm, the translator of unspoken words, the protector in an unpredictable world. She understands their needs before they can express them, finds ways to bring comfort in moments of distress, and celebrates even the smallest victories with a heart full of love.

A mother’s arms are the safest place—a refuge where meltdowns are met with patience, where differences are embraced, and where unconditional love is a language spoken without words.

To all the moms out there walking this journey, you are your child’s greatest source of strength. Your love is their anchor. And in your presence, they find peace.

Mental Health Matters: End the StigmaMental health has no face. It doesn’t look a certain way, and it doesn’t discrimina...
04/03/2025

Mental Health Matters: End the Stigma

Mental health has no face. It doesn’t look a certain way, and it doesn’t discriminate. Anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, can struggle with their mental well-being. Yet, too many people suffer in silence due to stigma, fear, or judgment.

It’s time to change the conversation. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Seeking help is not a weakness—it’s strength. Offering understanding and support can make a world of difference.

Let’s break the stigma. Let’s create a world where talking about mental health is normal, where people feel safe to ask for help, and where kindness leads the way.



sharing my 16 yrs old adhd daughter painting.title - souls heart.she won 3rd place on the spot painting contest.
01/03/2025

sharing my 16 yrs old adhd daughter painting.
title - souls heart.
she won 3rd place on the spot painting contest.

Inclusion Over Privilege: Why It Matters for Children with Autism, ADHD, and Learning DisabilitiesPrivilege is when a ch...
22/02/2025

Inclusion Over Privilege: Why It Matters for Children with Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities

Privilege is when a child has access to education, opportunities, and support simply because the system is built for them. Inclusion, on the other hand, ensures that every child—regardless of ability—has equal access to learn, grow, and thrive.

For children with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities, inclusion is not just a concept; it’s a necessity. When they are included in schools, communities, and activities:

✅ They develop confidence and self-worth.
✅ They build friendships and social skills.
✅ They are given the chance to show their strengths.
✅ They learn in ways that work best for them.

Privilege benefits a few. Inclusion benefits everyone. A truly inclusive society recognizes that different minds bring unique perspectives, creativity, and innovation. When we choose inclusion over privilege, we create a world where no child is left behind.

Let’s advocate for inclusive classrooms, workplaces, and communities—because every child deserves to belong.

The Outside World and Its Impact on Children Without Proper Home CareChildren are shaped not just by their families but ...
22/02/2025

The Outside World and Its Impact on Children Without Proper Home Care

Children are shaped not just by their families but also by the environment they grow up in. When a child lacks proper care, guidance, and emotional support at home, the outside world often fills in the gaps—sometimes in ways that can be harmful.

Without the foundation of a loving and nurturing home, children may be more vulnerable to negative influences such as:

Peer Pressure – They may seek belonging in unhealthy friendships or groups.

Risky Behaviors – Exposure to harmful habits, such as substance abuse or delinquency, can become a way to cope with loneliness.

Emotional Struggles – Feelings of neglect can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, or difficulty trusting others.

Academic Decline – A lack of parental support may affect school performance and motivation.

A strong, loving home provides children with security and guidance, helping them navigate the outside world with confidence and resilience. No matter how challenging life gets, a child’s first and most important shelter should always be a caring family.



Growing and Learning Together: Parenting Children with Autism, ADHD, and Learning DisabilitiesParenting a child with aut...
15/02/2025

Growing and Learning Together: Parenting Children with Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities

Parenting a child with autism, ADHD, or a learning disability isn’t just about guiding them—it’s about growing alongside them. Every challenge, every breakthrough, every little step forward teaches us something new.

We learn patience when progress takes time. We discover creativity when traditional methods don’t work. We build resilience when things don’t go as planned. Most of all, we learn to celebrate the small victories—the moments of connection, understanding, and joy that mean everything.

Our children see the world differently, and in walking their path with them, we begin to see it differently too. It’s not always easy, but it’s a journey filled with love, discovery, and growth—for both parent and child.

To all parents walking this path: You are not alone. Keep learning, keep growing, and keep celebrating the beautiful uniqueness of your child.

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