Resources

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Resources

Sensory overload:

This is when one or more of the sensory systems can be too much for a child.  This means their tolerance for that sense is lower than the average person so they can become overwhelmed more easily.  See this video for example of auditory/sound overload: 
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Sensory processing -what it is and why is it important for children:

See this article for a great, clear description of this difficult to understand concept:
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Proprioception and what it is:

Please refer to my document for an introduction to this sensory area:
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Alert program 

This helps children with emotional regulation issues and also attention problems:  
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Neuroplasticity and how does it help improve learning and change in a child

See this short video for brief introduction into neuroplasticity: 
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My child appears clumsy and takes longer to learn new skills than other children.  What could be the issue?

Your child could have a coordination issue called dyspraxia.  It can affect attention, fine motor and writing and gross motor skills.  See below for information that can help you decided if this is the case for your child:
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My facebook page has information on:

- Transition back to school - practical ways you can help your child.
- What is praxis and how it affects children
- Writing resource - wet, dry, try to help with letter reversal, memory and formation
- What is core strength, why it is important for children and how you can help at home.
- How to help a young child to put socks and shoes on - a step by step guide and a fun way to teach a child to turn socks that are inside out.
- Scissor skills - when a child can start to use scissors, tips on how to help them improve their scissor skills, what to expect a child can cut at different ages and safety tips https://youtu.be/y7Qp7nl1TtA