Learning how to play with others through compromise- Play is how children learn, including learning social skills. Learning how to interact with others, compromise, and work together all happen when playing. As children develop and grow, so does their way of playing.
Reward Systems / Keeping it Positive – Utilized to incentivize children to comply and follow through with presented tasks. Helps reinforce positive behaviors and expectations. Four common functions of behavior are social attention, tangibles/activities, escape/avoidance and sensory stimulation.
Pre- academic skills through play- attention, play, early reading skills, early writing skills, early math skills, listening skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills and creativity can all be learned through play.
Pre-writing skills through play– Pre–writing skills are the fundamental skills children need to develop before they can write. These skills contribute to the child’s ability to hold and use a pencil, and the ability to draw, write, copy, and color. These are the pencil strokes that most letters, numbers and
Sensory Regulation- The processes involved in self-regulation can be divided into three broad areas: sensory regulation, emotional regulation and cognitive regulation. Sensory regulation allows children to maintain an appropriate level of alertness in order to respond appropriately across environments to the sensory stimuli present.
Sensory Regulation Techniques for Children- The processes involved in self–regulation can be divided into three broad areas: sensory regulation, emotional regulation and cognitive regulation. Sensory regulation techniques allow children to maintain an appropriate level of alertness in order to respond appropriately across environments to the sensory stimuli present.
Development of Individualized Sensory Room – A Sensory Room is a specially designed room which combines a range of stimuli to help individuals develop and engage their senses. These can include lights, colors, sounds, sensory soft play objects, aromas all within a safe environment that allows the person using it
Social Skills through play - through playing games you can
Social Skills through play - through playing games you can work on social skills, turn-taking, observing, listening and attention, joint focus, sharing, attending, observing, talking.
Speech and Language acquisition through play- There are many games you can play and indirectly work on speech and language. Learning language does not have to be done in a structured environment. Toys are fun and great for involving your child. The type of toys that are beneficial to your
The Sandwich Affect- The Sandwich Method is so named because the pieces of bread represent positive feedback/compliments while the meat of the sandwich (or innards if you’re vegetarian) represents constructive criticism
Toe Walking Strategies for Children- Toe walking may be a learned habit or may relate to motor coordination challenges, a tight Achilles tendon, or a sensory processing difference.
Math Calculations- Math requires visual–spatial processing skills. For example, to solve a problem like 9 + 6 = 15, an individual must perceive how numbers and symbols are placed in relation to each other on a page and how that placement matters when solving an equation.
Math Calculations- Math requires visual–spatial processing skills. For example, to solve a problem like 9 + 6 = 15, an individual must perceive how numbers and symbols are placed in relation to each other on a page and how that placement matters when solving an equation.
