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Posts Tagged ‘Mental Health’
The new sensory room at Charleroi Area School District is a feast for the senses
Monday, December 14th, 2009Activities for Autistic Children
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Parents, teachers, and other caregivers often get so caught up in educating and providing structure to the lives of autistic children that they forget that, above all, he or she is a child. Like any other child in his or her age group, your autistic child wants to have fun. While some activities may not be suitable for those suffering from autism, there are a number of fun games to play with autistic children, many of which can get them involved with others or help them further develop motor or social skills while just focusing on having a good time. (more…)
Sensory Integration Deficiency Disorder
Monday, November 30th, 2009Sensory Integration Deficiency Syndrome, Sensory Integration Disability Disorder, Sensory Issues…Yeah, there are many names for this disorder, and it seems like they’re all long and difficult to pronounce. If you’ve been diagnosed as having this disorder chances are you were diagnosed by an occupational therapist. Hit it on the head, huh? Well, here’s why…
Whose Kid is THAT?
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Michelle Kemper Brownlow: His siren-like scream has moms from three counties speed-dialing Child Protective Services. He flails his body, hits his head, and screams louder. The moms who haven’t called for backup are giving me “that look.” Admit it, you would be, too.
International Expert to Present Ground-Breaking Workshops on Sensory Awareness to Help Kids Concentrate and be ‘Sensory Safe’
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Diana Henry, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA introduces Sensory Processing Tools to improve behavior in children who struggle behaviorally and emotionally.