Raising SENSEational Children and The Ark Education present
Neurodiversity with Corinne Allan
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Key Takeaways:
Neurodiversity in All Forms: Neurodiversity is diverse and multifaceted, encompassing Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, and various auditory and visual processing differences.
Holistic Approach to Support: A holistic, strength-based approach is crucial for meeting diverse needs. Factors like diet, sleep, and self-regulation tools play pivotal roles in nurturing individual strengths.
Personalized Paths to Success: There's no one-size-fits-all solution. Understanding that there are various options and approaches available is key. It's essential to find what works best for you and your child, embracing the uniqueness of their journey.
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Key Takeaways:
Observation Plans: Equip yourself as a parent, caregiver, or educator with effective observation strategies to better understand and support neurodiverse individuals.
Understanding SPD: Explore the intricacies of Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) by unraveling the eight senses and how SPD manifests in daily life experiences.
SPD and Neurodiversity: Gain insights into how SPD intertwines with other neurodiverse modalities, particularly within the context of Autism, expanding your understanding of diverse neurological profiles.
Red Flags of SPD: Learn to identify ten red flags that may indicate the presence of Sensory Processing Disorders, empowering early recognition and intervention.
Free Checklist Resource: Access an exclusive, complimentary checklist available here to aid your comprehension of SPD and enhance your support methods for neurodiverse individuals.
Transformative Learning: Open your mind to a world of diverse experiences and perspectives, enabling you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of neurodiverse individuals.
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Key Takeaways:
In this session on neurodiversity and learning differences, we delved into the complexities of dyspraxia and its impact on motor skills. Here are some crucial takeaways:
Emotional Roots of Behaviour: Every behaviour has an emotional underpinning. Understanding these emotional reasons is key to addressing and supporting diverse behaviours.
Motor Skills Demystified: Motor skills come in three types: gross, cross, and fine. Each plays a vital role in daily functioning and development.
Insights into Dyspraxia: Dyspraxia often manifests as a lack of muscle tone, poor core strength, clumsiness, and spatial awareness, along with challenges in hand-eye coordination.
Empowering Solutions: Occupational therapy offers promising avenues for improvement. Activities aimed at strengthening hands and muscles like swimming, playground games, catching activities, using tweezers are beneficial.
The Power of Early Intervention: Early intervention holds tremendous potential. It can significantly mitigate and even resolve dyspraxia-related issues, offering a brighter path forward.
At The Ark Education, we're dedicated to providing guidance and support for neurodiversity and learning differences. Explore our resources and reach out for assistance. Let's embark on a journey of understanding and empowerment together.
Watch the full recording to delve deeper into these insights and empower yourself with knowledge on supporting dyspraxia and motor skill development.