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Collaborative IEP Meetings: A Multidisciplinary Guide for Meaningful Parent Engagement

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

This is a practical resource designed for therapists to share with parents and colleagues, helping to foster a more family-centered, inclusive approach to IEP meetings. Packed with actionable strategies, checklists, and parent advocacy tools, this guide empowers teams to create meetings where parents feel heard, valued, and truly part of the decision-making process.

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100 Children’s Books Featuring Disabilities and Neurodiversity

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource features 100 children’s books across 10 categories, including wheelchair use, deafness, dyslexia, stuttering, autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, physical disabilities and differences, cerebral palsy, and sensory processing. With one printable page per topic, therapists can easily share relevant book recommendations with parents and families to foster understanding and inclusion. These carefully selected stories empower children and encourage meaningful conversations about disability and neurodiversity.

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Supporting Your Child’s Vestibular Development: A Parent’s Guide

March 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

This parent-friendly handout explains how the vestibular system develops, why it varies across children, and how movement supports its growth. It also provides practical, reassuring guidance for parents, along with signs that may indicate a child could benefit from vestibular-focused therapy.

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The Multi-Axis Sensory Spectrum Analysis Tool

March 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource helps therapists visually map a child’s sensory processing profile across different sensory systems, making it easier to identify patterns of sensory-seeking, avoiding, or under-responsiveness. With a structured 0-10 rating scale, this tool supports collaborative discussions with caregivers and guides intervention strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs.

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Toothbrushing Without Meltdowns

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

Help parents turn toothbrushing struggles into stress-free routines with practical, sensory-friendly strategies tailored for children with diverse needs. This handout empowers families to foster autonomy, build positive habits, and create meaningful connections during daily care routines.

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Songs for Moving and Talking (with Spotify playlist)

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

Music can transform therapy sessions, adding energy, focus, and creativity while supporting essential developmental skills. This Spotify playlist is designed to help therapists engage children through fun, interactive songs that encourage movement, social-emotional growth, and language development. With a variety of tempos, styles, and themes, these tracks provide adaptable tools to enhance therapy goals and make sessions both effective and enjoyable for kids of all ages.

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What to Expect in Play-Based Therapy

January 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

Help parents understand the principles of play-based therapy and how it supports their child’s development. This resource provides therapists with clear, parent-friendly explanations to share, making the therapy process approachable and meaningful.

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ChatGPT Prompt Structure for SOAP Notes

January 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

Streamline your documentation process with this guide to using ChatGPT for crafting accurate and efficient SOAP notes. Designed for therapists, this resource provides customizable prompts and tips to help you focus on patient care while maintaining high-quality records.

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Supporting Sensory Balance: Vagal Tone Activities for Kids

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource offers therapists evidence-based strategies to share with families of children with sensory processing differences, focusing on vagal tone activities that promote calm and self-regulation. With simple techniques like deep breathing and gentle movement, parents can help their children return to a balanced state after stress.

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Beyond Protocols: Supporting Children’s Unique Sensory Preferences

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

Includes practical tools to help children with tactile sensitivities in a way that respects their individual needs and boundaries. This resource empowers therapists to work collaboratively with families, helping children feel safe and supported while navigating everyday sensory experiences.

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