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Tongue Thrusting and Autism by Kelly Jean Sullivan

          data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-aut Tongue thrust and other oral behaviors are considered examples of  stimming —the term used to describe repetitive movements or noises, which autistic children and teens often do as a coping mechanism during overwhelming situations. However, there are other oral signs that may be evident in a child with ASD

Social Pragmatic Disorder By Kelly Kean Sullivan

        data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-aut   Symptoms include  difficulty in the acquisition and use of spoken and written language as well as problems with inappropriate responses in conversation . The disorder limits effective communication, social relationships, academic achievement, or occupational performance Is SCD a form of autism? SCD was classified as a unique disorder in the updated DSM-V in order to define the unique experience of children facing social communication problems, but  lacking the behavior patterns of an autism diagnosis Why do people have social pragmatic communication disorder? While  the exact cause is unknown, some researchers believe that SPCD may have a genetic component . It may also run in families who have a history of pragmatic language difficulties. Some of the signs of SPCD may overlap with neurodevelopmental disorders What are the symptoms of social communication disorder? Symptoms of Social Communication Disorder La

Tempera Paint By Kelly Jean Sullivan

        data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-aut Tempera paint is used for  craft projects, school classroom projects, posters, theatre props, painting windows, color mixing exercises, and much more , but the best results can be found when used on paper, cardboard, and poster board. Tempera (Italian: [ˈtɛmpera]), also known as egg tempera, is  a permanent, fast-drying painting medium consisting of colored pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder medium, usually glutinous material such as egg yolk . Tempera also refers to the paintings done in this medium. The main difference is  how permanent they are when they dry . Tempera paint is washable and can be reactivated with water, so at most it's semi-permanent. Whereas acrylic paint dries permanently and is known for its lightfast qualities

Teacher Wellness By Kelly Jean Sullivan

          data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-aut How can teachers improve their wellness? Self-care strategies, such as  mindfulness, meditation, exercise, and setting personal goals , are skills that can and need to be taught and practiced. Just as with academic skills, we need to use learning principles—cycles of practice, feedback, and application—so teachers can learn the skills connected to well-being

Crayon Resist for Students with autism By Kelly Jean Sullivan

     data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Watercolor Resist with Crayons and Oil Pastels . This is the technique that we use the most often, because it's the easiest, quickest, and most adaptable. Simply draw on paper with crayons or oil pastels, and then paint over with watercolors and watch as the paint resists the wax What is the first step in crayon resist? 4 Simple Steps to Crayon Resist Art Tape it Down. Tape the paper down onto a piece of cardboard or work surface. ... Draw. Take your oil pastel or crayon and draw, scribble circles, draw lines and let out some energy onto the paper. ... Paint. ... Dry. ... Admire and talk about your creations