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We are two school-based occupational therapists sharing activity ideas and community resources for children with special needs, their families, and teachers.

[Colleen Beck @TheOTtoolbox]

"The benefits of recess might seem obvious—time to run around helps kids stay fit. But a large body of research... https://t.co/8Ei6TsZusT

[YourTherapySource @YTherapySource]

Relieve some stress with coloring madalas... https://t.co/JBEpCuGUOV

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Not surprising to read more research on the impact of sleep on academics and behavior. https://t.co/VIizfzXFB9

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All people have strengths AND weaknesses! Not every weakness needs to pathologized. https://t.co/EglvnODBkP

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This NYC school says play is more important than homework. We're intrigued! https://t.co/mMz5YQhhAg

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Great job @TommyHilfiger creating #clothing for all. https://t.co/Xs9IatLGYc

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We love recess! Check this out @PS10Brooklyn @PS10Newsflash https://t.co/OKUv4D1qMX

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"Most American children spend more time consuming electronic media than they do in school." https://t.co/hxtlWKBgWI

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"GE can & should be strengthened 2 better meet needs of all, for many students these practices alone are not enough" https://t.co/80yhrZEmnz

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French children don't need medication to control their behavior. #ADHD https://t.co/ZjcAxTlhBS

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Great tips from @pbs on responding to #toddlers' irrational behaviors. http://t.co/lJmUt4LhjK

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20 things every #parent of kids with #specialneeds should hear http://t.co/OaTfxdUrdb

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Great idea! Use a #bedtime pass to help children with sleep problems http://t.co/z4pOSXvI8J @NPR

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How to help kids cope with #anxiety #emotionalintelligence http://t.co/MEdYI5rVzO

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#Family Screen Time: Tips to Unplug http://t.co/m0UVKZrm1B

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"Children who scored high on #socialskills were 4 times as likely to graduate from college than those who scored low" http://t.co/bQBNvLQrRe

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Awesome new #accessible #sneakers by @Nike ! Rear-opening and no laces. http://t.co/2y9ydwqNHx?