by Amy Spoelstra | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 REAL challenge. More options could create avoidance due to them feeling more...
by Amy Spoelstra | Apr 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 actually be counterproductive. Find out more in this video.
by Amy Spoelstra | Apr 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 brain-break area to lower this stress.Here’s how to do this within your home and...
by Amy Spoelstra | Apr 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 deflections. So it’s important to know what things trigger a reaction within...
by Amy Spoelstra | Mar 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 maintain the boundary while ensuring the individual feels safe, loved,...
by Amy Spoelstra | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 these challenges for the kiddos when we increase their prediction and control. Dr. Amy gives...
