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Mandalas with seeds and beans lesson k-6 calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Mental health and flip phones by Kelly Jean Sullivan

  ata-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen          data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Are flip phones better for your mental? flip phonesare helping them escape the always-on anxiety that comes from instant (and constant) communication ; ungluing them from their screens so they can more fully engage with what's going on around them .the gen z trend may be a step in the right direction. From  poor sleep quality to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and depression , smartphone addiction can take a huge toll. Mental health providers need to be aware of the potential issues associated with the overuse of smartphones so that they can help their clients identi

Summer projects for ADHD by Kelly Jean Sullivan

    ata-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen          data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Art therapy is a powerful tool for building problem-solving and communication skills.   Projects that encourage meaningful art-making at home — and learn how to work side-by-side with your child to enhance his strengths and address his challenges. Mandalas A mandala is a circle with a pattern inside it that represents the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism. Drawing mandalas can help to create calm energy and promote focus. Some art therapists begin their sessions by asking a child to trace a round, flat object – like a plate – on a blank piece of paper, then fill it wi

How to draw an alligator lesson k-6 calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Social media check list for parents by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to draw a rose art lesson k-6 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to draw a simple crab lesson k-3 calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Rock art dot mandala lesson k-6 calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

     ata-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen          data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> This is a simple fun activity on how to make a mandala rock art

How to draw a sailboat lesson k-6 calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

    ata-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen          data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> This is a great lesson for a simple sailboat drawing.

How to do a Frozen Painting lesson k-6 calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to draw a simple Ladybug lesson k-6 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

   ata-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen          data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> This is a simle art lesson on how to draw a lady bug

How to draw a simple spider lesson k-6 calmit19 by Kelly Jeaqn Sullivan

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Museum visit autism friendly calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

     data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script>    Museum  guides mentions that there are some behaviours that the museum expects. For example, not touching the art and not eating in the gallery. It also advi Providing early access to the museum means that curators can adapt the surroundings. Lights can are dimmed in certain areas, and volume levels on displays can be turned down.  Early entry schemes mean that buildings are quieter and less crowded. They also mean families can avoid queuing, which can sometimes be a point of difficulty. ses people to pick up a sensory map when they arrive, so they find where the quiet areas are. another solution  the use of autism friendly apps also is very helpful Chicago based  Infiniteach  is a  star

How to draw a mermaids tail lesson k-6 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Museum visits and autism benefits by Kelly Jean Sullivan

  ata-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen          data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Benefits of museum art visits for students with autism ● Provide a medium for expression and communication  ● Facilitate social interactions and acceptance of “typical” peers  ● Inspire motivation to learn and to create  ● Help children with Autism to self-soothe  ● Provide hands-on experiences to help children learn through non-traditional experiences Evidence shows that students with autism who participated in a museum education program:  ● Decreased internalizing behaviors  ● Decreased hyperactivity  ● Increased “acceptable” socialization behaviors  ● Improved self-esteem

How to make a mandala paper plate weave calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to make a simple Mandala by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to make an art portfolio for an IEP meeting calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to draw a pineapple lesson k-6 calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Art and Mental Health By Kelly Jean Sullivan

             data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsen Researchers are placing more emphasis on the benefits of creativity and quantifying it in increasing detail.  Advances in medical technology have allowed scientists to study the precise physical effects of stimuli on the brain.  Addiction and pain management treatment has undergone philosophical shifts in the past decades. These shifts have spurned increased study into the effect of visual art on the brain and its use as a therapeutic tool.

Sunrise photography lesson k-6 Calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to draw a sea horse lesson k-6 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Art and autism by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to draw a bug/Ant leson k-6 Calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to draw a frog head Calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to draw a royal carriage lesson k-6 By Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Handmade Kellysoap.com by kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to Draw a Pirate Ship lesson K-6 Calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Parents with children with autism self-care by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Self Care Ocean Beach sounds by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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How to Draw an eye art lesson k-6 Calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Color Wheel lesson for K-6 Calmit19 by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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