One of the absolute most important things we can do for our differently wired kids: gifted, twice-exceptional, anxious, sensory, ADHD, autistic, or any other neurodivergency, is to help them understand who they are through self-discovery. We can help our kids see the beauty of how their brains are wired and teach them that this is…
Homeschooling neurodivergent kids is the absolute best thing educationally you can do for them. You love them more than anybody else and will move mountains to get them what they need. You’ll be very conscious of meeting them exactly where they are and moving them forward. Multimodal learning will help you do just that. It…
Metacognition has many benefits. When kiddos are facing attention difficulties, sensory challenges, executive function issues, or struggling with fine motor skills, metacognitive skills will help. It may look like staying focused in the moment, regulating their behavior, or managing their emotions. Over time as kids reflect on their own behaviors and the thought…
Executive function skills are essential when it comes to homeschooling neurodivergent children, but sometimes it’s tough to know just how to incorporate teaching them into our everyday lives so we can help our kiddos become the best versions of themselves. Help For Neurodivergent Kids: Executive Function Skills From an OT Perspective Homeschooling a…
Executive functions refer to a set of mental processes that enable children (and adults) to plan, organize, focus attention, control impulses, and manage time effectively. They are the cognitive and mental abilities that help engage in goal-directed action. They control our actions and behaviors, they motivate us to achieve our goals, and prepare us for…
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