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Diet and Mental Health by Kelly Jean Sullivan

      data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens Eat regularly. This can stop your blood sugar level from dropping, which can make you feel tired and bad-tempered. Stay hydrated. Even mild dehydration can affect your mood, energy level and ability to concentrate. Eat the right balance of fats. Your brain needs healthy fats to keep working well. They ’ re found in things such as olive oil, rapeseed oil, nuts, seeds, oily fish, avocados, milk and eggs. Avoid trans fats – often found in processed or packaged foods – as they can be bad for your mood and your heart health. Include more whole grains, fruits and vegetables in your diet. They contain the vitamins and minerals your brain and body need to stay well. Include some protein with every meal. It contains an amino acid that your brain uses to help regulate your mood. Look after your gut health. Your gut can reflect how you ’ re feeling: it can speed up or slow down if

Art and ADHD by Kelly Jean Sullivan

       data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens ADHD and art Featured snippet from the web There's no research to suggest that innate artistic abilities are tied to ADHD . In other words, having ADHD doesn't make you an especially talented musician or painter. But some experts think there are aspects of ADHD that might play a role in thriving creatively. Does art help with ADHD? The brain is stimulated by creating art, and produces higher levels of dopamine. This is especially important for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD as increased dopamine levels improve concentration. Expressing creativity through art also elevates serotonin and reduces stress levels.

Printmaking 101 By Kelly Jean Sullivan

     data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens Different Types of Printmaking Techniques Many experts agree that printmaking techniques can be roughly divided into four basic categories of  relief, intaglio, planographic and stencil What are the five basic printmaking processes? There are five principal printmaking techniques: relief printing, intaglio printing, lithography, screenprinting and monotypes. Relief printing. ... Wood engraving is made from the end-grain surface of blocks. ... Intaglio printing. ... Engraving is a process where a metal plate is marked or incised with a tool called a burin.

Autism Visual Schedule by Kelly Jean Sullivan

    data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens Routines are often important to autistic children and teenagers . They can find change and transitions difficult to cope with. They might like to eat, sleep or leave the house in the same way every time How do you deal with a routine change in autism? Helping Children with Autism Cope with Change Talk it out. One strategy is telling them about changes in their schedule ahead of time. ... Use pictures. Create a visual schedule that you can adjust accordingly. ... Give cues. If transitioning from one activity to another is challenging, give cues. ... Allow for extra time. ... Be positive.

Paper Mache and Autism by Kelly Jean Sullivan

     data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens What do you need for paper mache? Newspaper strips. Flour and salt, PVA glue or wallpaper paste. Vaseline. Paintbrush. Acrylic paint, swatches of fabric or patterned paper to decorate. Clear varnish.