It’s a complicated condition, but there are some good resources to support practitioners and families. OT Role Evidence Based Interventions for Children and Youth Book with some of the best information out there for youth in my opinion. Treatment of Functional Seizures in Children and Adolescents: A Mind-Body Manual for Health Professionals by Blanche Savage · Catherine …
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Situation Mapping
Sometimes it can be helpful to slow down and intentionally map out what is happening when. Do this exercise when all the participants are calm (including the facilitator) and it can be done 1:1 or in a group. When working on this it’s really important to acknowledge the student or youth’s feelings in addition to …
Bullying
Bullying can be challenging to navigate. Here are some resource to help. Identifying bullying vs joking/teasing: Resources for how to teach about bullying: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEdcpx5Eem4 Websites: Creating a safety plan for school where you’ve been bullied by folks before: 1. Pre-Transition Communication Connect with the school team to: Consider what options are available including
Social Story Examples
Carol Gray coined the term social stories and these are not Social Stories TM, but inspired by her work: https://carolgraysocialstories.com/social-stories/
Equine Therapy Okanagan
Developmental Coordination Disorder
What is DCD? Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a motor skills disorder that affects five to six percent of all school-aged children. The ratio of boys to girls varies from 2:1 to 5:1, depending on the group studied. DCD occurs when a delay in the development of motor skills, or difficulty coordinating movements, results in …
Navigating Relationships
Friendships Understanding values, building relationships, and understanding sexuality Https://cdss.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Mind-and-Mody-Package.pdf Sexuality and dating
Sleep
Free webinars on sleep, intended for neurodivergent children: Sleep protocol of teens and phase-shift disorder Additional resources:
Screen time for pre-teens and teens
Not all screen time is created equal! Some screen time is used for connection, creation, and learning new things. Other times it can be used as a distraction instead of processing emotions, become addictive, or be chosen over in person opportunities. Open communication and a willingness to learn are the best resources to help parents …
Tech Use and Fidget Contracts
It can be useful to have a clear agreement in place for when and how tech (like iPads, tablets, or phones) can be used as well as fidgets. Having a contract helps both people understand how it will be used and when it won’t. Additionally, a clear consequence if the rules aren’t followed can be …