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Emotions are complex. Then add slow cognitive processing and sensory processing disorder. How is a student who is processing strong...

Preschoolers who are familiar with letters from everyday play and parent read a-louds, may be ready to try writing. But...don't rush to...

In-person school is so alluring. It is a symbol of normalcy, freedom from managing kids 24/7, and for me, the ability to teach. But our w...

I have used various methods to entice my children to help me with cleaning up the house—some have worked and some didn’t. Some may have...

In my last blog post, Token Board Basics, I gave instructions and a link for a free token board. You might have printed it and wondered,...

We have all seen reward charts with lists of goals with stickers or check-marks to encourage our kids to complete their chores or homework. But, what if our child is reluctant to get started or can't stay on task to finish the task. What can we use to motivate kids while they are completing those tasks? A token board! The Why: Most kids have intrinsic or internal motivation to complete their work. However, many kids have lower intrinsic or motivation. It could be that their m

Some children need time to process their feelings about a task before and as they are working. I will describe how to give mild support.

It is important to meet your child where they are at in a positive way. Showing your frustration will just compound the negative feelings...