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The 4th of July is a time of celebration, filled with vibrant festivities, parades, barbecues, and, of course, fireworks. However, for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), these activities can be overwhelming and distressing. As a parent, it's essential to...

We all know the saying “don’t cry over spilled milk”, but imagine it’s a busy morning getting the kids ready for school, lunches packed, and breakfast made, all while still preparing yourself for your own day ahead. A gallon of milk on the floor in the midst of that...

Read this blog post to learn about sensory-friendly clothing and help an Emerge parent start their own sensory-friendly clothing business!

Shop for the perfect holiday gift for your child based on their age and developmental level, all recommended by our therapists!

Check out these tips & tricks for adapting your child’s Halloween costume to be more sensory-friendly! Help them focus on celebrating the holiday.

Consulta estos consejos y trucos para adaptar el disfraz de Halloween de tu hijo para que sea más respetuoso con los sentidos. Ayúdales a centrarse en la celebración de la fiesta.

Autistic masking is when an autistic person hides or alters their natural responses in order to appear more neurotypical. In the past, some therapists, educators, and families may have explicitly taught masking behaviors in order to help the individuals that they work...

El enmascaramiento autista es cuando una persona autista oculta o altera sus respuestas naturales para parecer más neurotípica. En el pasado, algunos terapeutas, educadores y familias pueden haber enseñado explícitamente conductas de enmascaramiento para ayudar a los...

Read about the benefits of pretend play for language development and some of our therapist’s favorite toys to include in pretend play!

Learn how to know your child is ready to be challenged with new or non-preferred activities, using the DIR/Floortime principles and emotional bell curve!