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Cecilia Cruse's Blog – May 2011 Archive (5)
Spring Roars into Summer with Natural Disasters
The month of May is usually associated with finishing those end of the year IEP meetings at school, then making plans for summer camp, family vacations, and juggling day care responsibilities. But for many American families this past month has been inundated with back to back natural disasters that have stolen…
Added by Cecilia Cruse on May 26, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments
Enjoyable Family Vacations Use Proper Planning
School is almost out and that means planning family vacation time. Remember, schedule changes, transitions and general travel fatigue can be a challenge to any child's sensory system, especially children with special needs. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
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· Pick your vacation spot wisely. Choose a destination that meets your child's sensory preferences. A beach outing, for example, may not be the best choice if the child has tactile (touch)…
Added by Cecilia Cruse on May 19, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments
Classroom Makeovers: The Key to Student Success?
As part of RtI (Response to Intervention) and Evidence Based Practice, schools must consider not only the Curriculum, but the Instructor, the Learner and the Environment for learning. We are passionate about revolutionizing the classroom with this topic and have spent the past several months blogging on…
Added by Cecilia Cruse on May 19, 2011 at 8:00am — 1 Comment
Stand Up For Attention
As an OT working with teachers and parents, one of the most frequent questions I am asked is, "How can I get my student/child to sit still?" The answer may lie, not in sitting, but in standing! When standing to work, many students get the additional kinesthetic input their bodies need to help stay alert…
Added by Cecilia Cruse on May 12, 2011 at 8:00am — 2 Comments
Staying On Track - Eye Tools for Reading
Many students today struggle with reading problems. Although these can often be complex issues involving decoding and phonics, dyslexia or other causes, some children simply struggle with the actual visual skills of tracking and seeing words along the page. Take a look at these simple tools that may help struggling readers:…
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