Inside: If your kid's strange behaviors leave you wondering if they are normal, sensory or behavior related, busting these 7 myths will unlock a deep understanding of their behavior. Have you ever asked yourself “Is
An in depth look at sensory overload: what it looks like and feels like, causes, prevention, and how to relieve overstimulation.
Learn all about sensory development in children and how they learn and discover the world through their 7 senses.
Inside you’ll find: How to help a child with dyslexia at home with a simple sight word reading exercise. Many parents want to know how to teach a dyslexic child to read. This post will begin a new series by my friend Jennifer who is a sensory parent, an adoptive parent, a homeschool parent AND [...]
Do you wonder if your child has more sensory related difficulties that you aren't aware of? Don't miss these sensory red flags.
Many parents and therapists alike can be perplexed by whether or not a child’s behaviors are resulting from sensory issues or behavior driven.
Fact: My daughter(at the time 4years) has been diagnosed with SPD: Sensory Processing Disorder and NO it is not a death sentence :) Disorder? Sensory Processing? What is THAT? The best explanation I heard
These days, it’s not uncommon to hear about kids who have difficulty with paying attention. Here are our top sensory strategies to help!
This 7 minute animal themed HIIT workout for kids improves emotional regulation and reduces meltdowns. Loved by OTs, teachers, and parents alike!
Commonly overlooked sensory red flags and signs of sensory issues that could be a clue to your child’s needs, which will decrease...
An in depth look at sensory overload: what it looks like and feels like, causes, prevention, and how to relieve overstimulation.
Discover how to create a sensory self-soothing kit filled with items that cater to your sensory needs that help you to sensory regulate. Find inspiration, ideas for sensory tools, and step-by-step guidance to build a personalized sensory soothing toolkit for stress relief and to manage moments of se
An overall outlook on anxiety disorders, types of anxiety disorders, their symptoms, common risk factors involved, the aetiology of anxiety disorders as well as the treatments for anxiety disorders
Researchers at UCSF have found that children with sensory processing disorders have decreased structural brain connections in specific sensory regions different than those in autism, further establishing SPD as a clinically important neurodevelopmental disorder.
A Jar Full of Feelings is a visual sensory regulation activity to help children recognize and respond appropriately to their feelings.
One educator turned stay at home mom attempts to explain Sensory Processing: Proprioceptive Input and its importance for growth and development in kids.
Attachment, Developmental Trauma and ACEs What is Attachment? Attachment refers to the emotional bond that we share with others. It “may be defined as an affectional tie that one person or animal forms between himself and another specific one – a tie that binds them together in space and endures over time” (p. 50, Ainsworth…
Is LEGO© Therapy effective for children on the autism spectrum? If you're interested in the benefits of LEGO Therapy, read this guide to learn how it works, how LEGO bricks can teach your child social skills and ideas you can use with your child at home.
What are the different types of bilingualism in children, and separating the bilingualism Facts from Fiction
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
Check out this cumbersome discipline cheat sheet and imagine trying to use it in the heat of a kid meltdown. Not gonna happen.
A person with Sensory Processing Disorder struggles every day with common tasks that the rest of us take for granted. Here are ten things you should avoid saying!
I wrote a column recently about brain growth, primarily in children and adolescents. I learned some very interesting information. Our brain naturally grows and changes throughout our life, but we can boost our own brain growth and that of our children by following some simple steps. I’ve read several articles by Eric Jensen, the leading […]
What are the signs of sensory overload? Here's a list of the most common signs
I tried to teach my child with books. He gave me only puzzled looks. I used clear words to discipline, But I n
Caring for a child with FASD (fetal alcohol specturm disorder) is draining. Here are ten ways to help a child with FASD without losing your mind.
This 7 minute animal themed HIIT workout for kids improves emotional regulation and reduces meltdowns. Loved by OTs, teachers, and parents alike!
How the cone of learning fosters sensory integration and creates active learners.
TW/Content note: Abuse of autistic people; demonstrative use of disability slur; self-injury; in-depth descriptions of being in the middle of a meltdown. UPDATE: The article on The Mighty that led …
Help kids learn impulse control skills using these practical strategies to support development of executive functioning.
Are you tired of constantly mediating conflicts between your students or children? Do you want to empower them to become independent problem solvers? Look no further than the Conflict Resolution Step-By-Step Mediation Guide for Kids! This lap book is a classroom lifesaver, providing students with the tools they need to resolve conflicts on their own. Not only will students love how hands-on and fun this activity is, it helps them practice all the key conflict resolution skills for problem solving. Plus, it helps students regulate their emotions when triggered by frustrating social interactions. Teachers can use it as a classroom management tool or for individual interventions with students who need additional support with conflict resolution skills. How Our Step-By-Step Conflict Resolution Guide Works: Choose a coping tool to get calm first. The calming strategies include Hand Over Heart, Cocoa Breathing, Count to 20, Roller Coaster Breathing, Rocks & Socks, and Ocean Waves Breathing, all with strong visual supports and directions. Reflect on the size of the problem. If it is a big problem, get an adult to help! But if it's something you can handle on your own.... Choose a conflict resolution tool...and give it a try. If using an I-Message, kids can use the hands-on template on the back of the lap book to formulate the statement. After trying out the conflict resolution strategy, reflect on whether or not it helped. If not, don't worry - the lap book also includes prompts to suggest trying another skill. Ways to Use The Conflict Resolution Guide for Kids is versatile and can be used in a variety of settings including: your classroom school counseling office peer mediations at recess for when students are trying to figure out how to resolve a conflict Calm Down Corner or Break Space virtual teletherapy counseling sessions at home to deal with sibling conflicts WHAT'S INCLUDED Digital: ✔ Interactive digital Choice Board for Google Classroom or other platform that uses Google Slides™ Printable ✔ Choice between full color, light color and black/white printing options ✔ Title Choices between "Conflict Resolution" and "Peaceful Problem Solving" (which can work well for students unfamiliar with the term "conflict resolution) ✔ Bonus "To Resolve A Conflict, I Can....?" Posters (in 3 printing options and optimized to print in both 8.5"X11" and 18"X24"). ✔ Bonus Conflict Resolution Checklists ✔ Bonus "Conflict Resolution Map" printable What's Needed to Assemble Printable Choice Board: ✓ Hook and Loop Adhesive Dots ✓ Paper Clips, Binder Clips, and/or Clothespins ✓ File Folder You May Also Enjoy these others : ⭐ Feelings Check-In and Calming Strategies Choice Board ⭐ Our Classroom Calm Corner Toolbox ⭐ Trauma Sensitive Classroom Rules, Values & Expectations: Editable Banner Decor ⭐ Breathing Exercises for Kids: Book & Task Cards for Calm Corner
Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World
Autism and school anxiety got you down? We're sharing 13 tips and coping skills to help kids with Asperger syndrome, autism, and sensory processing disorder handle feelings of anxiety and overwhelm in the classroom (and beyond).
Some coping strategies for pupils with SEMH needs. A great visual and some fab ideas here.
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Autism and behavioral problems can be all-consuming. Check out our best anger management tips for kids and learn how to calm an angry child the right way!
Your child's brain hierarchy determines how your child learns and develops. How they develop when they are young determines their learning in the classroom.
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