Author Archives: Nicola Schaan

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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CLBC – general organization that can provide services (and sometimes funding for specific services) Additional specific services in the Okanagan Pathways ARC / Family Connection Center Same parent organization, different programs available KCR YMCA Y and I Jumpstart Thompson Okanagan Services  Sunshine Farms Autism Canucks – Skills Training Milieu  Strive Venture Training – Vernon Other …

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There isn’t a good or bad way to communicate, but it can be helpful to notice how you typically communicate and how the other people around you communicate. And you might notice there are different scenarios where one communication style works better than the other. Here are some examples of the thought process that might …

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This info was based off of a quick literature search and is not likely fully complete. Regardless, some good data to inform practice. Type of study: Systematic review Many different types of motor interventions improved the motor abilities of children with ASD: What skills were developed was based on the type of activity. E.g. body …

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