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Started Feb 13, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am incredibly honored. My post was nominated for the SPD Blogger Network Awards. If you'd like to vote for it -- or just to read an great selection of SPD-related posts - go to…Continue
Wrapping Paper for Sensory Diets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martianne Stanger Dec 22, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Just wanted to share a piece I published at OJTA in case folks would like some ideas for using wrapping paper for sensory diets: …Continue
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Allergen Free Cookbook Giveaway and Review - great for special diets
Started Dec 8, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have a great allergen-free e-book cookbook review and giveaway up on my blog that you might be interested. I know we are CF and going GFCF b/c of our special son, among other reasons. I thought…Continue
Cozy Corner for Home with Limited Room?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chloe R. Jun 3, 2012. 13 Replies 1 Like
I have been trying to figure out how to add a cozy corner to our home where my children, particularly my son with special needs, can go to calm down, decompress, think, etc. Time outs and other such…Continue
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Kelli McCoy replied to Martianne Stanger's discussion I Can Calm Myself ABC Cards - a free printable"Love them, and love traininghappyhearts! I'm looking forward to following you! thanks for sharing!
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Kelli McCoy replied to Martianne Stanger's discussion Sensory Bins and Playdough"Love these ideas. I also read Martianne's play dough blog and got lots of new ideas there as well. I look forward to using them in my special ed classroom next year, and with my sweet baby if she EVER decides to use her hands!
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Chloe R. replied to Martianne Stanger's discussion Sensory Bins and Playdough"Instasnow is another fun tactile experience as well! Also slime!"
Becky D. Smith replied to Martianne Stanger's discussion Sensory Bins and Playdough"WOW! What a wonderful idea. I can't wait to put some of these items in my sensory tubs. I teach Special Day Class/moderate-severe with specialized academic instruction. I am always looking for items that are cheap, easy to…"
Chloe R. replied to Martianne Stanger's discussion I Can Calm Myself ABC Cards - a free printable"Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful resource!"
Chloe R. replied to Martianne Stanger's discussion Sensory Bins and Playdough"Also, pool noodles can be cut up and put into a sensory table, with large lacing string or large oversized pipe cleaners, or the cut up pool noodles can be placed in a small plastic baby swimming pool for a fun, sensory experience. "
Chloe R. replied to Martianne Stanger's discussion Cozy Corner for Home with Limited Room?"A small children's tent, or a child's sized rocker, and or some floor pillows, or a bean bag chair. And one or two small plastic containers or baskets with some comfort/calming items in them, such as some sensory fidgets, pad of paper and…"
Martianne Stanger commented on Joan M. Brennan's blog post For Struggling Readers, “Color” Can Make a Difference!"My niece has made huge strides. She has not had vision therapy, but does use overlays."
Martianne Stanger replied to School Specialty Team's discussion Cooking and Crafting"You are most welcome!"
Martianne Stanger commented on Cecilia Cruse's blog post Great Self-Feeding Solutions for the "I Can Do It Myself" Child"My Mother In Law actually uses utensils like these. theya re great!"
Martianne Stanger commented on Joan M. Brennan's blog post AD/HD Resources for Your Child and You"Not so much a resource as a good read for ADHD teens and for parents wanting a kids' view. I recommend it to many of my tutoring parents: ADHD and Me: What I Learned from Lighting Fires at the Dinner Table"
Martianne Stanger commented on Joan M. Brennan's blog post For Struggling Readers, “Color” Can Make a Difference!"My niece benefited so much from color overlays. I am a true believer in them! There are self tests my SIL did at http://irlen.com/index.php?s=selftests"
Martianne Stanger commented on Cecilia Cruse's blog post New CDC Findings on Autism"I blog, I FB, I tlak to others and I share resources. I am also helping to spread word about this tour: http://nourishinghope.com/east-coast-tour/ Cannot wait to go to the boston area conference this sunday and know there are seats…"
Martianne Stanger commented on Tobi Isaacs's blog post Hands are Great Tools for Communicating!"My son is JUSt starting with spoken language at 21 months old, but uses his hands very well to communicate through pointing, some basic ASL words, grasping my hand and taking me where he wants/need something, etc."
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