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Exam On Floor
I performed an initial exam and functional brain-based assessment that looked nothing like your "typical" exam this morning. This 8-year-old is non-verbal but very communicative!...
What Are Your Stressors?
Let's talk about stress! This is a universal tool everyone should have! What are YOUR stressors? Understanding this about yourself can help you navigate every relationship you...
Fewer Words and More Pictures
This might seem strange... Don't provide a LOT of written, printed material at first. This is actually creating a high demand for the patient or parent to process in a time of...
Be Direct
It's always nice to have options. But from a brain-based perspective, fewer options are actually better!! These families are living in chronic stress, and decision fatigue is a...
Move Towards Simplicity and Away From Chaos
So, I see this mistake a lot... Just because we work with kids doesn't mean we need to have a lot of bright and exciting things to entertain everybody in the office. This can...
Brain Break Area/Strategy
Have you done this yet? This is an excellent tool for lowering stress! First, we need to figure out what increases stress in the individual, and then we can create a strategy and...
Discover Your Own Deflections
Whether you are a parent, or a provider working with people with behavioral, learning, or socialization challenges, we can find ourselves becoming triggered by other people's...
Tantrums
Let's talk about Tantrums! Tantrum doesn't mean bad kid. Awareness outside of one's self and wanting to control is part of normal development! As providers or parents, we need to...
Thanksgiving Survival Tips
During the Holidays, we may see an increase in neuro-deflective behaviors. You might notice bigger feelings, lots of anxiety, meltdowns, and sensory challenges. We can reduce...
Are You A Good Reader?
Let’s talk about you! Are you a good reader? Before you answer that, remember this might fluctuate depending on your stress level. Do you read every word? Do you remember what...