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DO YOU KNOW THE STAGES OF PENCIL GRASP? Each child develops differently, however, this is a great guide to know if your child is falling behind or need addition...al work on pencil grasp. It gives some great suggestions on your child's development. https://www.nclexquiz.com/pencil-grasp-reference-cheat-she/

Trouble With Flexible Thinking: Why Some Kids Only See Things One Way By The Understood Team Flexible thinking is the ability to quickly switch gears and find new ways to solve problems....Continue reading

All has he ever wanted was a chance. And if he was given that chance, they’d never forget him. They said Jake Pratt of Vestavia Hills would never contribute. Th...ey said he’d never make his high school football team. They said he’d never graduate from high school. They said he’d never get his driver’s permit. They said he’d never graduate from college. Jake Pratt has proven them all wrong, and now I have the pleasure of announcing some big news! Jake has landed a job at UPS!!! He’s not driving a truck, but he is working up to 8 hours a day running packages to our doorsteps. He’s walking some 15,000 steps a day. He’s doing it with a smile. Yes, he's now "Jake From UPS". Oh, and that’s in addition to Jake working maintenance at a golf course from 6-10 am seven days a week. That big backpack blower? Piece of cake. Yes, Jake Pratt is making his lunch the night before each workday. Placing his clothes out. Turning in early. Ready to remind us that he will not be forgotten. All he ever wanted was a chance, and the UPS folks have given him as chance. Now, this 21-year-old with Down syndrome is showing the world what people with special needs can accomplish with hard work. This young man is helping to make our Christmas merrier. My heart is full as my pride in Jake runs deep. Please congratulate Jake, and if you see him on his route, give him a yell. All has he ever wanted was a chance. And if he was given that chance, they’d never forget him. I have to admit, "Jake From UPS" is going to be tough to forget. Please share this great news! https://bit.ly/3fZzF1G Pictures from Kathy and Jay Pratt UPS Clemson University Rick Karle WVTM 13 The Kelly Clarkson Show Alabama Football Auburn Tigers Southeastern Conference Alabama Crimson Tide Fans

Children too...especially children who learn differently!

Parents have asked me....

Part of the solution :)

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Tips for identifying what ADHD actually looks like and behavior that has other causes but can be easily confused with the disorder. https://childmind.org//whats-adhd-and-whats-not-in-the-cl/

Regular physical activity is linked to improvements in physical and mental health including anxiety and depression. It can also improve cognitive functioning such as attention and memory, and academic achievement in children. https://bit.ly/31yLLtb #brain

How to recognize the signs a child is struggling, even if he is hiding his anxiety. https://childmind.org//what-does-ocd-look-like-in-the-cla/

Turner is diagnosed with Down syndrome and wants to be like his big brother. Griffin loves his little brother and plans to always protect him, even if they do argue sometimes. This video follows the brothers for a day in their life.

Why kids with attention problems are so focused - even fixated - on the screen. https://childmind.org/article/do-video-games-cause-adhd/

Slow down and be in the moment as you transition to new beginnings in September!

No Time For Flash Cards - Early Childhood Education

It's more complicated than we think...

The first thing to do is to get a good picture of when and how your child is disorganized. https://childmind.org//child-has-executive-function-issues/

Some young children seem to find it unusually difficult registering what people are saying, and remembering what they hear. childmind.org/article/what-is-auditory-processing-disorder

"Kids with social anxiety disorder arent just nervous when theyre at parties or giving a speech in class. Its being terrified of how people are going to perceive you." childmind.org/article/what-is-social-anxiety/

Kids with anxiety may be too nervous to pay attention or raise a hand in class, and may exhibit angry or disruptive behavior. childmind.org//a-teachers-guide-to-anxiety-in-the-classroom

It can be challenging to move from in-person instruction to online instruction for anyone - let alone someone with a learning disability! Here are some tips to make it easier: http://ow.ly/nKwv50AKeX3 #dyslexia

Visual tracking resources: What is visual tracking? https://www.theottoolbox.com/what-is-visual-tracking/ Tips and tools- https://www.theottoolbox.com/visua...l-tracking-tips-and-tool/ Visual tracking games- https://www.theottoolbox.com/visual-tracking-games/ DIY visual tracking exercises- https://www.theottoolbox.com/visual-tracking-activities-fo/ Super simple visual tracking tool- https://www.theottoolbox.com/super-simple-visual-tracking-/

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder is a relatively new disorder that describes children who have frequent explosive outbursts, and are irritable in between. childmind.org//guide-to-disruptive-mood-dysregulation-diso

"The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice." Peggy O'Mara ... which is why it is a good idea to listen to what we are saying. Most of us have 'h...abits of speech', many of which were used on us when we were kids. Now would be a good time to listen to what we are saying and make some changes where necessary. Here's a guide to help us to know what we are listening out for. #speakgoodthingswordshavewings #wordscreate #ourwordsbecometheirinnervoice #ourwordsbecomeourchildrensinnervoice

Here are some fun games to play for a better pencil grasp... https://www.theottoolbox.com/games-that-improve-pencil-gra/

Signs of behaviors commonly associated with ADHD such as trouble paying attention and poor impulse control can alco be signs of sleep disorders. https://childmind.org/ar/adhd-sleep-disorders-misdiagnosed/

For kids, mindfulness is noticing their body and the things happening around them. It has a lot to do with impulse control. Just like any other skill, mindfulne...ss is an ability that develops over time. There are ways to hone in on this skill to make mindfulness a tool for kids to use. Here are mindfulness videos to add to your toolbox: https://www.theottoolbox.com/mindfulness-for-kids-youtube-/

The connection between hand dominance and letter reversals: https://www.theottoolbox.com/letter-reversals/

Learning, social skills, functional tasks...attention plays a part in everything we do! https://www.theottoolbox.com/attention/

Visual Closure is the ability of the eyes and the brain to recognize parts of letters or numbers without seeing the whole character. This skill allows us to re...ad and comprehend quickly; We do not have to process every individual letter and word as we read. Here is a fun way to work on visual closure: http://www.education.com/activity/article/hidden-numbers/

Enrollment for our virtual Social Anxiety summer program is now open. These groups are designed to teach children, teens and young adults coping skills to help ...them manage their anxiety as they practice facing their social fears in a group setting. https://childmind.org/center/social-anxiety-groups

Because girls with ADHD are different from boys, instead of a diagnosis, they often get criticism from parents, teachers and peers, and the fallout takes a serious toll on self-esteem. http://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-girls-with-adhd/

"Scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain - unless it is done with play, in which case, it takes between 10-20 repetitions." Dr. Karyn Purvis #neurochild #play #brainscience