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How to Teach Shoe Tying to a Sensory-Seeking Child

Sensory-seeking kids need more input, not less. Why traditional shoe-tying methods miss them and what to do instead, from a special-ed teacher.

Proprioception and Shoe Tying — Why It Matters ...

Proprioception — the body's sense of force and position — quietly drives shoe tying. Why it matters, signs your child may struggle, and how to build it.

Giving Up on Shoe Tying Is Not the Answer — A S...

Thinking about giving up on shoe tying? Read this first. A special-ed teacher on what giving up actually costs and what to try instead.

My 7-Year-Old With Autism Can't Tie Their Shoes...

If your autistic 7-year-old can't tie their shoes, it is almost always a skill-and-method issue, not a behavior problem. Here is what actually works.

My Child Is 9 and Still Can't Tie Their Shoes —...

If your 9-year-old still can't tie their shoes, it is almost never too late and rarely a red flag. Here is why it happens and what actually works.

Shoe Tying Help: 8 Strategies That Actually Work

Real shoe-tying help from a 20+ year special education teacher: the 8 strategies that turn shoe tying from a tearful battle into a 10-minute win.