Depression in parents with special needs kids - the realities.... I know that parents of special needs kids are really struggling! I know, all parents are busy, are juggling way too many balls, and are far too busy. But for special needs kids, parents really need to...
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Creating the Best Home Environment for Your Autistic Child
Great Ideas for Creating the Best Home Environment for Your Autistic Child Written by : Jenny Wise, Special Home Educator Autism affects the way a child interacts with the world around them. As parents, it’s important that we do whatever we can to keep our children...
Developmental Stages of Self Regulation – Highlights from Leah Kuypers “The Zones of Regulation Workshop”
Developmental Stages of Self Regulation and "The Zones of Regulation Workshop" I've just come back from listening to Leah Kuypers, Occupational Therapist, who is the creator of the Zones of Regulation Program. She is an amazing OT (Occupational Therapist) and she has...
How Do Sensory Issues Impact Self Regulation at Bedtime?
Sensory Issues and Self Regulation at Bedtime Bedtime can be a difficult time of the day for kids and when your child has sensory issues, that difficult time can multiply over and over again. The thing is, sensory issues can exacerbate what seem like minor...
How Does YOUR Sensory Preference Influence Your Classroom or Clinic
YOUR Sensory Preference in Classroom or Clinic How aware are you of your own sensory preferences and how does that impact in our professional lives and in the classroom? There are three main areas of sensory preferences. We have the sensory seekers, who are always on...
How Do Sensory Issues Impact Self Regulation at Homework Time?
Let's see how sensory issues impact self regulation at homework time. Okay, so you know your child has sensory issues which make it hard for them to self regulate at the best of times .... but, oh my goodness, how can you help them cope with their sensory issues when...
How Changing Your Classroom Environment Can Increase Learning and Make Classroom Management Easier
Changing Classroom Environment for Easier Classroom Management As a practising educator, it is good practice to reflect on your classroom environment on a regular basis to increase learning and to make classroom management easier. It can be so easy to set your...
How Do Sensory Issues Impact Self Regulation at the Dinner Table?
Sensory issues that impact self regulation at the dinner table. Most of us love dinner time and look forward to enjoying the different textures, tastes and smells of eating. For a kid with sensory issues though, being at the dinner table can be an incredibly hard...
SPD and Anxiety – How Do Symptoms Look Similar (and Different) in Classrooms
SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) and anxiety have many similarities and to the untrained eye, it can be difficult to differentiate between the two. As a professional, how can you recognise the similarities (and differences) of SPD and anxiety in classrooms? A 2009...
