by Larry Mestyanek, Ph.D. – President, TAG Toys, Inc. Early intervention with an autistic child has proven to be the most promising approach for stimulating normal development. Like all infants and toddlers the primary source for stimulating physical and mental development for an autistic child is through the basic senses of seeing, hearing, touching and […]
We are asked, “Our child is very into fantasy stories about magic and mythological creatures. Do you have any activity sets that are linked to these types of stories? Stories about wizards, knights from days gone by and dragons are popular topics in children’s stories, books and movies. To help connect children to this realm, […]
We are asked: “How can a parent encourage childhood independence?” Encouraging childhood independence is a complex process that requires solo experimentation for children and the requirement for parents to let go a little bit. Independent playtime with toys is a well researched area that provides a balanced situational opportunity and a safe zone for children […]