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 __ Reflection tools for life transitions: Explore adult roles, diversity of work/activities, and neurodiversity-affirming perspectives for across the lifespan.
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. __ Tools & strategies for supporting neurodivergent executive functioning: scheduling, gamified apps, metacognitive methods, and everyday OT tips.
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 Adaptive aids For people with fine motor difficulties you might consider References: Taftazani, R. Z., Sitaresmi, Mei Neni,M.D., PhD., Hanindriyo, Lisdrianto, DDS,M.P.H., PhD., & Kuswandari, Sri, DDS,M.S., PhD. (2025). …
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 …