Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Emotional Regulation and Learning
Emotions are complex. Then add slow cognitive processing and sensory processing disorder. How is a student who is processing strong...
Blog
For over a decade, I have worked with kids who happen to have autism. This blog is to share strategies with parents, paras, aides, and tutors.
I look forward to your feedback--tell me what works and ask me your questions!
Search
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
- Aug 20, 2021
- 4 min
Rainbow Writing & Constructing Really Big Letters!
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...
110
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
- May 1, 2021
- 4 min
Neurodiversity: My Life and My Work
I watched and learned during Autism Awareness Month, and I blogged about person-first language, acceptance and my own neurodiveristy.
110
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
- Dec 20, 2020
- 3 min
Holiday Holes
Holiday Holes There are things that I know, but I need to be reminded of especially during a holiday season so different. When things...
180
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
- Jul 14, 2020
- 4 min
School in the Fall: In or Out?
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...
220
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
- Jul 6, 2020
- 4 min
Job Board; a new take on chore charts
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...
170
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
- Jun 21, 2020
- 6 min
Kids are not Little Adults
In my young years as a parent, I took on my parent’s attitudes and demeanor without much question of their effectiveness. Sure, for some...
230
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
- Jun 14, 2020
- 5 min
Social Stories Explained; A Story About My Token Board
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,...
280
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
- Jun 8, 2020
- 4 min
Token Board Basics: What are They and How to Use Them to Help Your Child Complete Their Work.
We have all seen reward charts with lists of goals with stickers or check-marks to encourage our kids to complete their chores or...
370
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
- May 31, 2020
- 7 min
The Basics for Helping Your Reluctant Child Learn at Home.
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.
280
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
- May 25, 2020
- 4 min
How Can I Get a Reluctant Child To Read?
It is important to meet your child where they are at in a positive way. Showing your frustration will just compound the negative feelings...
80
