<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blue Kangaroo Autism Connection Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team focuses on communication, emotional regulation, sensory processing, social development, school readiness, and everyday life skills.]]></description><link>https://www.bluekangarooacc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:58:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bluekangarooacc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does My Child Want to Talk About the Same Thing Over and Over?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does your child light up when they talk about dinosaurs? Trains? Minecraft? Cats? Space? Sharks? Maybe you've noticed they can spend hours talking about one favorite topic, while conversations about almost anything else end after a sentence or two. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. A child's favorite subject isn't just something they enjoy. It's often where they feel the most confident, curious, and connected. When children talk about something they love, they're practicing...]]></description><link>https://www.bluekangarooacc.com/post/why-does-my-child-want-to-talk-about-the-same-thing-over-and-over</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6bee5f5cf1d22b8d73d9fe</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:51:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7caf4b_bea704e4d5244887a1d2c7b2556fcf12~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly Melius</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messy Hands, Growing Minds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slime isn't just a fun activity. It's a simple way to build important skills through play.  Let's take a look at why this messy activity is one of our favorite ways to support learning and development.]]></description><link>https://www.bluekangarooacc.com/post/messy-hands-growing-minds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5516c5419af4c003fc1c7a</guid><category><![CDATA[Play Based Learning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parent Resources]]></category><category><![CDATA[Occupational Therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fine Motor Skills]]></category><category><![CDATA[Therapy Activities]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:28:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7caf4b_caf82b4c4c6145edac7b66d985cb2935~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Quinn DeSefano, OTD, OTR/L</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism. What Do We Do Now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Blue Kangaroo, we believe children learn best through play. Play isn't just fun. It's how kids practice

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