Being sensory sensitive or autistic can add some tricks and scares to Halloween. See this holiday through our neurodiverse childrens’ eyes and make slight adjustments to make it more memorable, enjoyable, (and tolerable) for them and you. Here are some tips and tricks (or treats) for a successful Halloween. Think about your typical day. We …
Sensory Tips and Tricks (or treats) for a Successful Halloween Read More »
‘Tis the season for family gatherings, seeing relatives that we haven’t seen for a while, wearing special occasion clothes we may or may not like the texture of, & noticing increased sights and sounds everywhere we go, in addition to regulating ourselves with the excitement and nervousness with our changing routines and activities. Here are …
EnJOY the Holidays While Considering Your Child’s Sensory and Social Needs Read More »
It’s the end of the school year! Is your calendar filling up with fieldtrips, recitals, celebrations? Amongst the activity, are you and your child also feeling chaos, decisions, and multi emotions? It’s a bittersweet time. We honor and celebrate accomplishments that have been the year in the making, appreciate those that helped us to get …
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Children are constantly faced with so many new, strange and exciting emotions. It can be difficult for them to understand what these new feelings mean, let alone how to manage them. This is why it’s so important for children to learn how to identify and label their emotions early on. In order to build our …
Teaching Emotions & Self Regulation To Children: Simple Tips For Parents and Teachers Read More »
When teaching neurodiverse students (especially autism), it’s important to remember that they take things literally. You also need to be as visual and hands-on as possible. This means using real objects, pictures, or anything else that will make your instructions clear. To help you get started, here are some ideas for teaching neurodiverse students who …
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I’ve been thinking about what an impact environment has on us. We do our best when we have a calm space to call our own. I spent time in my sunroom this morning watching a very busy mama bird carefully cultivated her nest after winter had had its affect on it. I watched as she …
Want to understand big behaviors at home? Do you know what’s causing them? Just as each child is individual and unique, there are many reasons your child may be having big reactions at home. For neurodiverse children such as those with autism, ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, behaviors communicate how a child’s body and mind are …
Understand Big Behaviors at Home and What’s Causing Them Read More »
Unexpected schedule changes can throw off your child’s routine and cause chaos. Ever had a fun event get cancelled or a routine change unexpectedly? Our children trust in feeling secure with predictable events and schedules. Knowing what to expect gives our children an internal sense of calm. “I know what’s going to happen. I don’t …
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