Here is another tip-filled article about ways to help children deal with sensory issues while they’re in school. Time again to grab that paper and pen! Thanks to the May-June 2005 issue of Autism/Asperger’s Digest. This is reprinted with their permission.
Q. My child has sensory issues that interfere with his learning and behavior at school. How can we better meet his sensory needs in this environment? Continue reading
This article comes to us thanks to the July/August 2007 edition of Autism/Asperger’s Digest magazine. It is reprinted here with their permission. You may want to get pencil and paper ready (there is a copious amount of information here for all parents and teachers), and I’m sure you’ll find helpful tips for helping your child. The discussion is specifically about homework, but her guidance can be applied to many life skills all children have to learn.
Our daily lives are made up of an endless stream of thoughts,
decisions, actions and reactions to the people and environment
in which we live. The internal and external actions fit together, sometimes seamlessly sometimes not,largely dependent upon a set of invisible yet highly important skills we call Executive Functioning (EF). These skills, which involve planning, organizing, sequencing, prioritizing, shifting attention, and time management can be well-developed in some people(think traffic controllers, wedding planners, business CEOs, etc.) and less developed in others. They are vital in all parts of life, from making coffee to running a profitable business. The skills develop naturally, without specific, formal training, and we all have them to some degree – or at least, we all assume we all have them. Continue reading
Today I have a guest post for you from Katherine of Part Select. She is in charge of community relations and reached out to me, offering to share some ideas with my readers. Whether you have three children to get ready for a yellow bus in the morning, five children to get to the homeschool table every day, or one child going either place, you will benefit from Katherine’s tips! Most schools have already started, but there is still great information here.
Tips on Getting Your Kids Organized and
Self-Dependent This School Year
All parents struggle with this, so please do not feel as if you are alone! Getting your kids organized and self-dependent not only helps them mature, but also helps you get through your morning routine smoothly and stress free. Continue reading
I am very pleased to have Sarah Heywood, a guest for Autism Awareness Month, return for the Growing up with Autism series! She decided to share with us how she has watched her son grow educationally. Grab something to drink or snack on, maybe your reading glasses, get comfy, and enjoy! Continue reading
A while ago I checked out some books from the library. I was starting to look for ideas that would help me as I homeschool Dr. J. One of the books amazed me. It was by Paula Kluth. I reserved more by Paula. She impressed me again! With so many books published, she must be a busy and important lady, but I had to try. Would she be willing to visit my little blog and be a Wednesday’s Woman? She said yes! And now, here is Paula in her own words…
First of all, thank you to Jenny for inviting me to be this week’s Wednesday Woman.
My name is Paula Kluth and I am an educator interested in differentiating instruction, autism, and inclusive education. My passion is working with schools to individualize lessons in K-12 classrooms and to make learning more fun and relevant for diverse learners. Continue reading
As most people are winding down their school year, we are about to start again. I started in January, and due to Meatball’s sleep pattern changes (aka no more naps) and the boys starting to pretend together (a much-needed skill for Dr. J) and life in general, it kind of fizzled out. During that time I have been trying to get a handle on what it is I really want to do. Dr. J is already reading small words and has a bundle of words memorized.
Dr. J thrives on schedule and has been begging for school. It makes him happy. Continue reading
Today’s review fits with May’s theme, Make It Simple. I have a math game to share with you. My three year old can play it, and your high schooler can play it. Adults can play against each other to sharpen their minds. Seriously, one game fits all those ages in an area like math? Yes. Continue reading
