Brainwaves is a newsletter/blog designed to create some “brainwaves” within my community of colleagues, friends and clients. My last newsletter focused on self-regulation vs self-control and discussed the importance of co-regulation in the development of self-regulation. This newsletter will delve further into the power of the vagus nerve to self-regulate. Fun Facts about the vagus… Read More »
In the last issue, I wrote about how to think about classroom movement breaks by assessing how it is working, adjusting the movements to support all children’s needs, and always ending with deep breathing. This issue will be focus on the why and how to use breathing as a self-regulation tool. Brainwaves is a monthly… Read More »
In the last issue, I wrote about how to prepare for kindergarten! This issue will be directed toward anyone who teaches children and wants to learn more about using movement breaks. Brainwaves is a monthly newsletter designed to create some “brainwaves” within my community of colleagues, friends and clients. Why do children (and adults) need… Read More »
In the last issue, I wrote about why some children have a difficult time sitting at circle time and described a variety of tools to help those students. In this longer issue, I will talk about dynamic seating or standing tools for students or adults. I make reference to various products throughout my newsletters. This… Read More »
Brainwaves is a monthly newsletter designed to create some “brainwaves” within my community of colleagues, friends and clients. “More movement” … a common sensory strategy I frequently read or hear strategies that encourage caregivers or teachers to add more movement into their child’s day. These are often aimed at helping the individual who has strong… Read More »
Brainwaves Issue 26, Another “go to” OT strategy…deep pressure touch! Which one is NOT deep pressure touch? (see page 2) 1) Lying on your stomach on a carpet 2) Wearing a weighted vest 3) Crawling through a tight space ie) behind a couch 4) Being wrapped up in a blanket 5) A big bear hug… Read More »
In the last issue, I wrote about transitions and ways to make it easier for families and children. This issue is about a common OT phrase… “heavy muscle work”. Brainwaves is a monthly newsletter designed to create some “brainwaves” within my community of colleagues, friends and clients. What is “heavy muscle work”? It is interesting… Read More »
In the last issue, I wrote about kids who chew, suck or bite, what it means and what you can do about it. This issue will be about transitions…somedays it seems like we can’t live with them and we can’t live without them! Brainwaves is a monthly newsletter designed to create some “brainwaves” within my… Read More »
Issue 23, Kids who NEED to chew, suck and bite In the last issue, I wrote about 3 sensory based summer activities for touch. I hope you had fun with them! Summer is over, school is back, and this issue is all about kids who NEED to chew, suck, and bite! Brainwaves is a monthly… Read More »
Issue 22, 3 Sensory Summer Suggestions for the Sense of Touch! In the last issue, I wrote about visual referencing and memory and how to build memories in our children through “look, linger, label and log in”. This issue will be a fun newsletter, focusing on some fun “tactile (touch)” sensory based summer activities! Brainwaves… Read More »