Feeling Safe and in Control with Riley the Brave’s Sensational Senses
This blog post was written by JKP author Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH. Here’s the magic of understanding our senses. Joe (real person but not his real…
Tag: sensory stimulation
Food Refusal and Avoidant Eating in Children
Take note of these Five Top Tips for mealtimes from Dr Gillian Harris ahead of her new book, co-authored with Dr Elizabeth Shea, Food Refusal and…
Summer Holiday activites for younger children with Autism and other learning difficulties (Day 5).
This one probably requires a trip to the local arts store but will provide hours of possibilities and fun once it’s mixed together. GLOWING WATER…
Summer Holiday activites for younger children with Autism and other learning difficulties (Day 3).
For day 3 we turn to those little coloured bricks that are an endless source of fascination for a lot of children on the spectrum. LEGO MY…
Try out these free activities from ‘Activities for Older People in Care Homes’
Next month sees the release of JKP’s Activities for Older People in Care Homes from Sarah Crockett, the 2010 winner of the National Association of…
Story Drama in the Special Needs Classroom – An Interview with Jessica Perich Carleton
“The formula (called the Dramatic Formula) in the book presents each step with a specific skill that the students need in order to succeed in the drama, while at the same time balancing the level of stimulation for the students so they can focus on each section. Structure and balance of stimulation are the two main factors which give this book success. These two elements allow the students to succeed in a safe and nurturing environment.”
Using occupational therapy techniques to help your child with autism live life to the full – An interview with Debra Jacobs and Dion Betts
“It is important for children to participate in ‘activities of daily living’ which are essential for good health. The more he is involved in the process and has some sense of control, the less he will see it as a chore and the more he will be willing to participate… When approaching these activities, parents need to ask themselves what they are attempting to accomplish. For example, if the goal is for the child to be clean, then does it really matter if bath time is 7PM or 3PM, as long as the time fits with the flow of the family?”
JKP attends the NAS ‘Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviour’ Conference in London
JKP attended The National Autistic Society’s conference on Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviour held at Kensington Town Hall in London on the 6th July. The…
JKP attends the 2011 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Conference in Philadelphia
The 2011 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Conference took place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia (USA), this year and JKP was pleased to…
Music for Special Kids – An Interview with Music Therapist and JKP author Pamela Ott
“Music is a medium that can be non-threatening, encourage participation, encourage attending skills, and encourage stimulation or relaxation. Because of these outcomes and more, music can be used to reach a child that may be hesitant to respond to other forms of communication.”