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Ocd and Sleep issues By Kelly Jean Sullivan

  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Research has shown that those with OCD have  higher than normal rates of sleep issues like delayed sleep phase disorder. These issues are shown to be caused by obsessive thoughts, which keep victims up all night, trapped in their thoughts Do people with OCD sleep less? There  was some evidence of reduced total sleep time and sleep efficiency  in OCD patients. Many of the sleep disturbances noted were characteristic of depression. <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> tips  Practice good sleep hygiene. ... Create a headspace for sleep. ... Don't give in to sleep-stealing compulsions. ... Try meditation and mindfulness. ... Herbal remedies and supplements. ... Take it one step at a time ad/js/adsbygoogle.js?clien

Site Words for Students with autism By Kelly Jean Sullivan

  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> How do you teach sight words to students with autism? Sear uses  match, select, name , an evidence-based instructional approach that is effective in helping students with autism learn to recognize sight words. Activities like sight word sorting and bingo are engaging ways to supplement his instruction. <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

Teacher burnout and autism by Kelly Jean Sullivan

  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> What is the most common cause of teacher burnout? Common Causes and Warning Signs of Teacher Burnout A primary source of stress and burnout in the classroom is  low self-efficacy , or a teacher's lack of belief in themselves to achieve their goals Warning Signs of Teacher Burnout No longer caring about student discipline and classroom management. Lowering standards for students and self. Failing to properly plan or prepare lessons. Increasingly having a negative attitude toward school and students. Not having any close colleagues to vent or confide in <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

Sunrise self care for Teachers by Kelly Jean Sullivan

  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Why do teachers need self-care? Another reason self-care is important is to  enable you to be an effective teacher .  If you are tired, either emotionally or physically, you cannot do your job well.   Most important, self-care is important so you can model good balance and healthy boundaries to your students and co-workers. <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

Transitions and Students with autism by Kelly Jean Sullivan

 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> When transition strategies are used, individuals with ASD: Reduce the amount of transition time; Increase appropriate behavior during transitions; Rely less on adult prompting; and. Participate more successfully in school and community outings <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> How do autistic students make transitions easier? Provide a Transition Object  – carrying a transition object can lessen stress during the transition. Encourage your child to choose something to bring from home and something they carry with them throughout the day. Dangle a Carrot – offer your child rewards following an activity to help with the transition <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoog