by Debbie Hopper | Nov 20, 2018 | Anxiety, Blog, Sensory Processing
Christmas is around the corner. It is the season to be jolly! Let’s enjoy the holidays by knowing some tips on how to cope with fireworks with your kids! A fireworks celebration is one that kids and families alike are ‘supposed’ to look forward to. ...
by Debbie Hopper | Oct 3, 2018 | Behaviour Problems, Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Sensory Processing
Developmental Stages of Self Regulation and “The Zones of Regulation Workshop” I’ve just come back from listening to Leah Kuypers, Occupational Therapist, who is the creator of the Zones of Regulation Program. She is an amazing OT (Occupational...
by Debbie Hopper | Sep 25, 2018 | Behaviour Problems, Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Encouragement, Sensory Processing
Sensory Issues and Self Regulation at Bedtime Bedtime can be a difficult time of the day for kids and when your child has sensory issues, that difficult time can multiply over and over again. The thing is, sensory issues can exacerbate what seem like minor...
by Debbie Hopper | Sep 20, 2018 | Behaviour Problems, Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Sensory Processing, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
YOUR Sensory Preference in Classroom or Clinic How aware are you of your own sensory preferences and how does that impact in our professional lives and in the classroom? There are three main areas of sensory preferences. We have the sensory seekers, who are always on...
by Debbie Hopper | Sep 5, 2018 | Behaviour Problems, Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Encouragement, Fine Motor, Sensory Processing, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
Changing Classroom Environment for Easier Classroom Management As a practising educator, it is good practice to reflect on your classroom environment on a regular basis to increase learning and to make classroom management easier. It can be so easy to set your...
by Debbie Hopper | Aug 30, 2018 | Behaviour Problems, Blog, Fine Motor, Fine Motor Sensory Solutions, Sensory Processing, Training and Education
Sensory issues that impact self regulation at the dinner table. Most of us love dinner time and look forward to enjoying the different textures, tastes and smells of eating. For a kid with sensory issues though, being at the dinner table can be an incredibly hard...
