Autism Speech Therapist
It can be hard to find sensory-related books geared toward young children. I’ve compiled a list of some of the best sensory children’s books for preschool. These books explain or teach about sensory differences/needs in a simple manner. I hope you like them as much as I do! Wiggles, Stomps and Squeezes I love this brand new book published in… Read More
Have you ever struggled to meet the needs of your young autistic students who require support with their self regulation skills and emotions? Many times, this can impact your ability to teach pre-academic and otherschool-related skills. Therefore, the child’s ability to function successfully within a classroom setting is also affected. 1. Identify Sensory Differences To Support Self Regulation & Emotions… Read More
What Is Emotional Self Regulation? Self regulation consists of a set of skills and/or techniques that can help us stay in control of our emotions and behaviors. According to McClelland & Tominey (2014), self regulation includes “conscious control of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors”. When we see children “bouncing off the walls” or having a meltdown/tantrum, their bodies are showing signs… Read More
Many of the requests that I received for social stories are for the topic of behavior. I’m happy to write some general stories about behavior, but I want to make sure to say that if you have a child or student who is engaging in “behaviors”, you really need to look deeper to figure out WHY the behavior is happening. … Read More
Hypersensitivity to noise is common in autism. I can’t even tell you how many students I have had over the years who cover or plug their ears. Noise-blocking headphones can help! The Snug brand is my top choice. I love that they are “kid-size”, and come in different colors. When the headphones fit correctly, children will tolerate wearing them better. … Read More
Are you looking for a free self regulation chart for your student or child with autism? Self-regulation is such an important skill. It lays the foundation for everything else. If a child’s body is dysregluated, they have a difficult time attending to other activities or tasks at home and school. A simple way to start is by using this self… Read More
