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 | May 13, 2019 | Autism, autism spectrum disorder, Blog, Encouragement
If you know someone with a special-needs child, chances are, you have watched them struggling with everyday things that many of us take for granted. Taking a shower or a nap may be difficult or impossible. Going shopping or having a haircut may be monumental tasks...
by Debbie Hopper | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog, Encouragement
As Mother’s Day approaches and we reflect on the role that mothers play in our world, we tend to think of all the warm, caring things we associate with mothers. But what we don’t often stop to think about is the cost of being in a caring role, especially...
by Debbie Hopper | Apr 16, 2019 | Blog, Encouragement
A lot of work goes into supporting students that struggle with learning difficulties or behavioural problems at school. But the truth is, a student doesn’t live in isolation and whatever problems he or she has at school flows on to the rest of the family....
by Debbie Hopper | Apr 15, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog
The warmer months of the year bring all kinds of fun such as swimming, picnics, and fun outdoors. Kids love to play outside and kick off their shoes. Unfortunately for some, the warmer months also bring thunderstorms. And while some of us love a good thunderstorm, if...
