by Debbie Hopper | May 27, 2019 | Blog, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
Any teacher of a student with special sensory needs knows that things just aren’t the same in the classroom. You seem to spend more time managing behaviour than before and it eats up your valuable teaching time. It’s frustrating. You’re probably also...
by Debbie Hopper | May 20, 2019 | Blog, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
We often hear about creating a sensory-friendly classroom for younger students, but what about students who are in their teens and have special sensory needs? Primary schools tend to be more flexible with the needs of younger students, while there seems to be some...
by Debbie Hopper | Apr 8, 2019 | Blog, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
While recent advances in educational strategies have focused on the needs of children with Autism or Sensory Processing Disorder, there are actually many children who don’t have either of these conditions but may be sensory-sensitive in one or two areas. These...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 11, 2019 | Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Encouragement, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
Teachers, childcare workers and other professionals have long known that some children cannot tolerate experiences that other children don’t even notice. Certain sounds, a noisy environment, some visual elements or even being touched can trigger a meltdown that is...
by Debbie Hopper | Feb 24, 2019 | Blog, Child Behaviour, Sensory Processing, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
In years gone by, not much research was available on the ways that environment affects children with special needs. These children were often placed into regular classrooms and expected to conform to the parameters of the majority. Sensory-friendly classrooms were a...
by Debbie Hopper | Jan 31, 2019 | Autism, autism spectrum disorder, Back to School, Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Encouragement, Sensory Processing in the Classroom, Training and Education
That’s right! What are your plans for self care and smart action this year? Check this out! This week we have a vlog! Feel free to watch above or read below. Hey, how are you? It’s the beginning of the year. It’s the first week of term here in New...
