Parent Resources
Empowering You to Make a Difference
From the everyday routines of parenting and family life to the challenges of coordinating schedules and navigating systems, Amy Zier & Associates is here to provide resources parents need.
We go out of our way to get out into the community and learn more about groups, organizations and activities that are able to benefit the children and families that rely on us for pediatric therapy. We also do all we can to educate others, so you are empowered to make a difference in ways that might not otherwise have been possible.
Take a look at the links below to access the information you need. As always, feel free to contact Amy Zier & Associates to suggest other resources or to ask questions that are not covered here.
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Additional Learning Resources
The Sensory Kids
The Sensory Kids is a mom owned & run business focused on serving the special needs community. The Sensory Kids offers product sales, support online, and by private appointment as well as product consulting for professionals, sensory parties and product demos at schools, clinics and private groups. Visit www.sensorykidstore.com or contact them for more information & products.
Handwriting Support
If your child has challenges with handwriting, you may find this article, written by AZ+A pediatric occupational therapist, Kathy Flentge, OTR/L, to be helpful. For more detailed information about handwriting programs we offer here at AZ+A please visit our School and Educational Support page.
Eye Can Learn
Eye Can Learn is a resource dedicated to providing parents with fun eye exercises that enhance their children’s visual processing skills for better school performance and sustained attention. Please visit the Eye Can Learn website for more information on eye exercises that improve learning and visual attention.
Making Therapy Fun at Home
Flubber is a great tool for tactile input. We find that a single batch isn’t typically enough to really get your hands into this gooey stuff, so we’ve included a recipe for a double batch of flubber. If you prefer, start with a half batch to see if this is enough for your needs.
What You’ll Need
- Borax Laundry Booster
- 1 medium bowl
- Wooden spoon (or nonstick spoon)
- 1 container with lid (to store your flubber)
- Food coloring
- Glue
- Hot Water
There are two different solutions that you’ll be making before mixing them together: the Borax Solution & the Glue Solution. It doesn’t matter what order you make them in.
01. The Borax Solution
Ingredients:
2 2/3 cup of hot water
6 teaspoons of powdered Borax
Directions:
Mix together (with a wooden or non stick spoon) in the medium bowl until the Borax is completely dissolved.
02. The Glue Solution
Ingredients:
3 cups of hot water
4 cups of school glue
10 drops of food coloring
Directions:
01. Mix the glue, water & food coloring in the container with a lid. It’s best to use your fingers to make sure that the glue is completely mixed with the water. Mix this thoroughly or it will impact your end results.
02. Once your borax solution & the glue solution are ready, take the borax solution and pour it into the glue solution. Knead with your hands. The mixture will start out viscous but should quickly begin to thicken. You’ll really need to get your hands in this in order for the glue solution to absorb all the water; this is not something you can mix with a spoon.
Your flubber’s ready to use! This batch (kept free of debris) will last approximately a month. It’s normal for some water to collect on the top of the lid or inside the container once the flubber has been sitting for some time. Simply drain the water in the sink & wipe the lid with a rag. To dispose of your flubber, throw it in the trash NOT down the sink. This is a sticky substance so be careful not to get on clothing or carpet.
Payment Resources
Apply for Assistance
We offer a payment assistance program reserved for a small percentage of our families, those in a financial situation where it is not feasible to attend without assistance. For more information on this program, please contact us or fill out our application form online.
Insurance Claim Support
Having trouble with insurance claim denials? MedicClaim Consultants, LLC. may be able to assist you.
Recommended Professionals
Amy Zier & Associates takes a strong interdisciplinary approach to treating each child’s individual needs. If you are looking for additional resources, we do keep a list of recommended professionals that we share upon request.