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All beings have sensory needs and preferences!
This link came across our facebook newsfeed and was posted by an Occupational Therapist as an example that all beings have sensory needs and preferences. I thought it was cute and fascinating and had to share with our families! see link: "orphaned bat"
Finding your niche…a talented Photographer (and yes he happens to have Down’s Syndrome)
It's so great to come across so many inspirational stories. I sometimes wonder whether this would be possible without the internet. This story highlights the idea that finding your talent and vocation, be it paid or not, supports quality of life. Quality of life...
Fidgeting in the classroom
This article was written by Angela Hanscom, a pediatric Occupational Therapist in New Hampshire. She outlines the need for a strong core (tummy and back muscles) and balance in order to attend. In addition, children require a well developed vestibular system. The...
Handwriting versus Keyboarding
Here is another article that talks about the benefits of handwriting versus keyboarding. Physically forming letters facilitates letter recognition which impacts reading skills, improved working memory, and improved ability to generate creative writing. For further...
Benefits to handwriting
Technology definitely has it's benefits for learning and students are encouraged to learn to keyboard at a young age. For students who struggle with printing, computers are also frequently recommended in order to accommodate their difficulties. There is benefit to...