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Art Supplies for Students with autism: Crayola Triangular Crayons By Kelly Jean Sullivan

  data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens Crayola Triangular Crayons are  easy to hold and thick enough for even the most enthusiastic artists ! The unique shape makes them comfortable for small hands to grip and manipulate. Their 3-sided designs also means that they won't roll of desks or table tops while in use! Are triangle crayons better? Egg-shaped and chunky, oversized crayons will be easy for your toddler to grip in their palm, and  triangular crayons are not only less likely to roll off the table but also designed to help older preschoolers learn about the tripod grasp

Effects on the Brain : Screen Time for Student with autism By Kelly Jean Sullivan

     data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens A recent study by the National Institutes of Health showed that  kids who spend more than two hours a day on screen time activities score lower on language and thinking tests . And kids who spend more than seven hours a day on screens show a thinning of the brain's cortex, which manages critical thinking and reasoning.

Pragmatism when Starting a Business By Kelly Jean Sullivan

        data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens What is pragmatism in business? A pragmatic view on business process management typically  focuses on solving business pains, providing benefits and satisfying customers without making a science project out of a process solution What is pragmatism Why is it important? Pragmatism is  an educational philosophy that says education should be teaching students the things that are practical for life and encourages them to grow into better people . Many famous educators including John Dewey, William James were pragmatists. What does pragmatic marketing mean? Pragmatic Marketing means  creating a complex product , and this marketing process continually evolves around customers desires. While adapting, the marketing strategy is continuously tested and re-adapted to make sure that it is relevant for the customers, and according to their needs and meets their expectations

Sleep and ADHD By Kelly Jean Sullivan

          data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens Does having ADHD affect sleep? Those with combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive ADHD experience both poor sleep quality and a later bedtime . Many ADHD symptoms are similar to symptoms of sleep deprivation. Among others, adult ADHD sleep problems include forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating Why is it hard for ADHD to sleep? Individuals with ADHD typically have  less available GABA , which can make surrendering to sleep difficult. Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), a circadian rhythm abnormality, is also common among many people with ADHD. Delay in melatonin onset, a hormone associated with sleep, is another issue seen in people with ADHD

Autism and Mainstream By Kelly Jean Sullivan

         data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens How can an autistic child adapt to mainstream education? Autistic children thrive best on  a predictable schedule and with clear boundaries . A teacher can support this need by establishing class rules and a routine. To reduce impatience, outline the daily activities each morning and inform the child at the beginning of the exercise when it will be their turn to participate. Is mainstream school good for autism? Research has shown that  mainstream schools are frequently neither fully educated nor equipped to deal with the needs of an autistic child and give them the necessary support