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The Superstar Student – Strategies to Help Your Sensory Child Perform Their Best In Class
You are your child’s advocate in all walks of life, especially in the classroom. Keep this in mind as your little guy or girl begins the new school year, because no matter how knowledgeable a teacher is, you always know your child better. Particularly if your child has sensory processing concerns or is a sensory/movement craver, you need to educate his or her new teacher and provide them with strategies to ensure your child is successful in the classroom. Your child’s occupational therapist can help you with the sensory strategies that will best benefit your child, but there are some common tools and movement break strategies that are effective with many kids. Continue reading
Going Back to School – Be Prepared
Ready or not, here it comes! Back to school is a time of fun, new challenges, adventures and new friends, but it can also be a little stressful too, especially if kids aren’t readily prepared.
Preparation involves a lot more than shopping for new clothes, backpacks and lunch boxes. Children who are entering a new life stage – such as starting or going back to school – will have a smoother and easier transition when they are properly prepared for the new experience. This is even more crucial for students who experience sensory issues. Continue reading
