More Behavior Solutions In and Beyond the Inclusive Classroom

Book: More Behavior Solutions In and Beyond the Inclusive Classroom: A Handy Reference Guide that Explains Behaviors Associated with Autism, Asperger’s, … Processing Disorder, and other Special Needs

Amazon Description: Now more than ever, states are mandating that children with special needs be included in the general education classroom. As a result, all educational professionals, from teachers to administrators, need specific training on how to handle unusual behaviors.

This book builds on the success of the first one by expanding the focus from within the classroom to all areas of the school environment—in the hallways, cafeteria, and auditorium, on the playground, and in therapy sessions during the school day. See a particular behavior? Look it up!

Weekend Sensory Craft: Yarn Heart Cards for Valentine’s Day

Looking for a good sensory activity for the weekend? With Valentine’s Day coming up, now is the perfect time to make these yarn heart cards. It gives your kids lots of fine motor practice and the pride of giving someone a card made from the heart.

Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging Behaviors

Book: Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging Behaviors: Implementing Data Driven Strategies!

Amazon Description: Rebecca Moyes, a teacher, author, renowned lecturer, and mother of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome, helps walk any regular education or special education teacher through the process of setting up a sensory-friendly classroom in this easy to use book.

This is currently the only book that discusses the importance of data-driven strategies, and then helps teachers implement them!  Sensory integration disorder often presents as a behavioral problem; thus, although it’s an internal state, it has to be addressed based on what observable behaviors are seen in the child.  Rebecca is able to take the data  and work out how to make any student’s, (and teacher’s!), life easier.

For the book, click here.

If you would like to purchase this book, please use the link provided. The cost is the same to you, but The Sensory Spectrum gets a small percentage to allow me to continue offering information about SPD for free. Thanks for your ongoing support!

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Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives

Book: Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives

Amazon Description: A guide to quick and effective writing of accurate and measurable IEP goals and objectives. IEPs are necessary, required by law and when done properly can be extremely helpful in guiding the student’s educational trajectory. This book, written by two of the foremost special educators and IEP legal experts is designed to bring you up to speed whether you’re just entering the field or have worked in it for years.

For the book, click here.

If you would like to purchase this book, please use the link provided. The cost is the same to you, but The Sensory Spectrum gets a small percentage to allow me to continue offering information about SPD for free. Thanks for your ongoing support!

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Helping SPD Children in the Classroom

“Weighted vests, a stuffed animal, or something heavy in their laps may be comforting and calming to these children. Try it.” — Michelle Morris

Helping SPD Children in the Classroom

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Classroom Manners: Show and Tell + Story Time Social Situations

The bell has rung, and class is in session. So how do we talk to our SPD kiddos about social situations and help them understand manners in the classroom? Disney Junior actually has a terrific set of videos to start the discussion. “Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?” has been a loved outlet in our house for a while.  Plus, the song is a bit addicting to sing. Check them out and use them as a springboard to start working on new social skills for your child.

Classroom Manners: Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?

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Your Sensory Sensitive Kiddos Go Back to School!

Some terrific ideas for your sensory kids going back to school. My child is addicted to colorful rocks, so I think I’m going to try the “Rocks of Love” idea.

Your Sensory Sensitive Kiddos Go Back to School!

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Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom

Book: Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom: A Handy Reference Guide that Explains Behaviors Associated with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and other Special Needs

Amazon Description: As inclusion becomes the norm in general education, teachers are faced with behaviors they have never seen before. Special needs educators may recognize the telltale symptom of a sensory need or a textbook-case of an avoidance behavior, but this is all new territory for the general-ed crowd!

Written by Director of Special Education Peter Gennaro, occupational therapist Beth Aune, and special needs mom and advocate Beth Burt, this book illuminates possible causes of those mysterious behaviors, and more importantly, provides solutions!  Teachers can quickly look up an in-the-moment solution and learn about what the child is communicating, and why.

For the book, click here.

If you would like to purchase this book, please use the link provided. The cost is the same to you, but The Sensory Spectrum gets a small percentage to allow me to continue offering information about SPD for free. Thanks for your ongoing support!

For more information about Sensory Processing Disorder, visit The Sensory Spectrum.

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Disobedience or Disability?

With school just around the corner, I’m anxious to find out how my SPD kiddo will do in his new class. Will he be able to manage the “expectations” placed on him by his teacher or will she be willing to work with what he needs as well.

Disobedience or Disability?–An Essay on Sensory Processing Disorder

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Starting Sensory Therapy: Fun Activities for the Home and Classroom!

Book: Starting Sensory Therapy: Fun Activities for the Home and Classroom!

Amazon Description: Starting Sensory Integration Therapy offers 100+ activities and games for children with Sensory Processing Disorders (SPDs).

Parent of a son with SPD, author Bonnie Arnwine chose activities that require minimal time, money, and clean-up. Most “ingredients” are already on hand: empty yogurt cups, string, soap, Kool-aid, flour, paper plates, etc. If the kids tire of an activity, an “Extend It!” section shows how to use the same ingredients in new and different ways. Kids have fun while activities exercise the seven sensory “muscles”: the visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, oral, vestibular, and proprioceptive senses. Activities can be enjoyed with others, so children also benefit from interacting socially with their peers, parents, and teachers.

For the book, click here.

If you would like to purchase this book, please use the link provided. The cost is the same to you, but The Sensory Spectrum gets a small percentage to allow me to continue offering information about SPD for free. Thanks for your ongoing support!

For more information about Sensory Processing Disorder, visit The Sensory Spectrum.