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Pud’s Story and SPD (sensory processing disorder)
Watching children struggle who have sensory processing disorder is a real challenge as it is not a Therapeutic diagnosis it is an Occupational Therapy Diagnosis that has to be reviewed and approved of by the child’s pediatrician. This is a challenge to parents and teachers as they see an issue but can not put their…
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Using the 10 -minute rule for Therapy
Jerry runs into the therapist’s office, screams as he throws himself on the floor. “You will take my toys away I know it!!!” He thrashes on the floor as he rolls into a ball. He moves from one end of the office to the other. His father stares with mouth gaping. He shakes his head…
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My Child Has What???What is Dyslexia, Sensory Prcessing, Rule/Out?
What are these letters behind my child’s name? I don’t understand what R/O means? I am not sure how many diagnoses he needs before someone will help me? What do you mean with this diagnosis I can’t receive help?Understanding the diagnosis is only the first step to the road of success for you and your…
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My Journey to Understanding
I began this journey to understand sensory processing disorder as a grandmother and mother. My grandson has what he calls sensory issues. I am a clinical therapist who specializes in children’s therapy. Most of my clients are on the spectrum, have attachment disorders, and/ or complex trauma. What I have seen in all these children…
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Tantrums vs Meltdowns
I see many tantrums in the residential where I work. These tantrums are designed to receive something like a prize or attention or not receive something like a consequence. The children who have tantrums begin to “turn it up” when they are not allowed to have their desired item or thing. They begin to throw…
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Anger Management
Proverbs 15:1: “A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”-Buddha Mahatma Gandhi: “Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.” Anger Management for children can…
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Tips for Self-Care & Brunout
I have heard from parents who have special needs children. They feel the burnout, the stress, the overwork, and the fear of being a bad mother or deemed uncaring. This is very far from the truth. Caring for children can be the most rewarding and stressful job in the world. It takes your time, energy,…
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Who Has Time for Burnout!
Brrring Brring the song “Let’s Dance- Move it” comes on over his phone. He reaches over and thinks: “What day is it?” Oh, yes work and school come to mind. He reaches over and stops the music. He pulls himself out of his bed and stumbles down the hallway, navigates over the toys, dog, and…
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Building Working Memory
Games for increasing Working Memory 1. Have your child be the teacher. Let them tell you how to complete their math problem or teach you a new game, story, or recipe. Allow them time to visualize the problem, they can use toys or a visual cue to learn new information. 2. You can build your…
Tips and Treasures for Families
