"Kids Do Well If They Can" So Let's Support Them in Doing So
“She needs to make better choices if she’s going to remain on the team.” “He chose not to cooperate in school today.” Do the adults in...
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Nancy
Sep 10, 20195 min read
Self-Regulation at School
The smell of new markers, the feel of new back-to-school clothes, the sight of new kids and adults bustling about in the school...
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Nancy
Oct 17, 20184 min read
Technology Tips for Kids with Sensory Issues at School
What happens when your child has sensory processing issues and struggles with organizational issues at schools? Are you afraid he will...
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Admin
May 26, 20173 min read
Sensory Processing Issues and Subtle Learning Differences
Having sensory processing disorder does not mean a child automatically has a learning disability, or autism for that matter, but it does...
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Admin
Aug 17, 20164 min read
Sensory Issues and Anxiety About Going Back to School
Kids with sensory issues can quickly become overwhelmed at school, which is a very stimulating place where many demands are placed on...
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Admin
Feb 2, 20164 min read
Sensory Smarts at School and Leading the Team
How can you help a child with sensory issues that cause her difficulties at school? The best thing you can do as a parent is be a strong...
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Admin
Sep 9, 20155 min read
School Sensory Diet, IEPs, and School Accommodations for Sensory Kids
Specific sensory input throughout the day as part of a sensory diet of activities and accommodations designed to promote self-regulation...
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Admin
Aug 28, 20153 min read
Dear Teacher, Let Me Introduce My Child
Concerned about how your child with sensory processing disorder will function at school this year? Why not consider a letter to your...
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Admin
Aug 13, 20152 min read
School supplies and clothes for kids with sensory issues
Have you bought school supplies yet for your child with sensory processing issues? I’m a big believer in recycling the stuff from last...
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Admin
Apr 16, 20155 min read
Help Your Child Get More Movement at School: Sensory Kids, Like All Kids, Need to Move!
Children and teens with sensory processing disorder need to have regular opportunities for movement breaks in order to stay regulated at...
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Admin
Sep 18, 20142 min read
Backpack Awareness: Is Your Child’s Backpack Too Heavy?
While sensory kids can benefit from wearing a heavy backpack because of the deep pressure input (also known as proprioceptive input) it...
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Admin
Sep 10, 20146 min read
Common Core and Students with Sensory Issues and Autism: We Need to Talk
Temple Grandin has expressed her thoughts on Common Core, differentiated learning, and kids with autism and sensory issues. She raises...
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Admin
Aug 29, 20133 min read
Help Your Sensory Child Get Ready for the School Year
Many kids have already started the new school year; others are gearing up to do so. I know many of you are nervous about the changes this...
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