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Autism and Diet By Kelly Jean Sullivan

 <script async custom-element="amp-auto-ads"         src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/amp-auto-ads-0.1.js"> </script> Does diet affect autism symptoms? They found that  children with ASD are five times more likely to have mealtime challenges such as tantrums, extreme food selectivity and ritualistic eating behaviors . They also found inadequate nutrition to be more common among children with autism than in those unaffected by the disorder <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> Does diet play a role in autism? According to the Autism Network,  nearly one in five children with autism are on a special diet . There is no specific ASD diet, but removing certain proteins may relieve symptoms. The gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet has the most research and is one of the most common dietary interventions <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client=&q

Mental Health Support for Teacher Stress by Kelly Jean Sullivan

 <script async custom-element="amp-auto-ads"         src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/amp-auto-ads-0.1.js"> </script> <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> What are mental health support strategies? How to look after your mental health Talk about your feelings. Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled. ... Keep active. ... Eat well. ... Drink sensibly. ... Keep in touch. ... Ask for help. ... Take a break. ... Do something you're good at      src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/amp-auto-ads-0.1.js"> script>

SEL and Teacher Self Care By Kelly Jean Sullivan

 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <script async custom-element="amp-auto-ads"         src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/amp-auto-ads-0.1.js"> </script> What does the acronym SEL stand for? Social emotional learning  (SEL) is a methodology that helps students of all ages to better comprehend their emotions, to feel those emotions fully, and demonstrate empathy for others SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring What are some examples of SEL? Corresponding SEL “self-management” skills: Possess self-efficacy. Work toward goals. Atte

Social Media and Mental Health by Kelly Jean Sullivan

 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> The negative aspects of social media   multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts . Social media may promote negative experiences such as: Inadequacy about your life or appearance. How does media affect autism? The media exposure linking crime and autism spectrum disorder  promoted more negative attitudes towards individuals with autism spectrum disorder , whereas the positive autism spectrum disorder–related educational message had the opposite effect <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-176

Mental Health tips for Teachers By Kelly Jean Sullivan

<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Mental Health Strategies for Teachers  Get Your Body Moving to Help Your Mental Wellness. . Model Self-compassion. . Set Reasonable Expectations (for yourself and others) . Be unapologetic. . Set Office Hours While Remote Teaching. How can teachers be mentally calm physically fit? Tips for teacher wellbeing How can teachers be mentally calm physically fit? Reconnect to your purpose. ... Adopt a growth mindset in your teaching. ... Focus on kindness and gratitude. ... Create clear boundaries between home and school. ... Set up effective debriefing and mentoring structures. ... Establish good sleeping habits. ... Build up your emotional resilience. ... Keep focused on your goals <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads>  &