Summer and getting outside is awesome! A little planning can go a long way in setting up an outing for success. This Some neurodivergent people have a harder time knowing if they are too hot or too cold. This is because of differences in how their brains sense and understand body signals—this is called “interoception.” …
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Consider using a heath care accommodations tool Sample: Additionally, a tool that describes what a person’s baseline when they are comfortable may be helpful such as the DisDat Assessment Tool
Transitions in life, especially moving into adulthood is often facilitated by a reflection exercises about what we do across the lifespan. Below are few different ways to think about it
Most helpful if: you have double vision and headaches and you can easily follow instructions and integrate home practice May be helpful if: if you have difficulty reading due to visual processing difficulties – more info about that here Okanagan Vision Therapy is the company that I know of who provides this kind of support …
Below are a list of tools and strategies that may be helpful to support neurodivergent individuals with their executive functioning.
Travel can be an overwhelming experience for a neurodivergent child. Here are some resources to support caregivers in planning for a trip:
Some resources for teaching about sarcasm Look for: tone non-verbal/facial expression (eye brow raise, etc) context extra words that hyperbolize a situation Sometimes people with really dry humor will not give tonal or non-verbal cues and you rely only on context Articles: Teaching Students about Detecting Sarcasm! Teaching Sarcasm: Understanding and Use! Videos: **both videos …
Strategies for tooth brushing Play to introduce teeth brushing Timer apps Visuals When needed, using tactile cues (e.g. touching cheek) where the brush needs to go
As a note these are great resources for a virtual setting – in person I’d highly recommend using actual money to practice these exercises! Money Counting Game – be sure to pick correct currency and remove the 50 cent piece that is the Canadian currency Canadian Currency Worksheets – These have pictures of money Mydoh …