(2019) Speaking Positively to Children
Published on October 18 at PsychologyToday.com A parent or teacher’s affirmative responses can turn kids’ […]
Entries by Carol Kranowitz
(2019) Sensory “Quinks” for the New School Year
In Aug.-Oct. issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
Sensory-motor “Quinks” (short for Quick In-Sync activities) at school may ease your child’s transition into this year’s classroom. Share these and your own family’s favorite Quinks with the teacher to incorporate into the school day.
(2019) Rehearsals for Life
Published on August 6th at PsychologyToday.com
Frequently and purposely, we provide our children with opportunities to practice the skills they will need throughout their lives. Especially if our kids have developmental delays such as autism or sensory processing disorder, we know the importance of practice, practice, practice.
(2019) Tommy’s Extrasensory Grace
Published in May – July 2019 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
SPD is an asset when it enables some people, even young children, to be extraordinarily sensitive to others’ feelings. Tommy, a preschooler with severe SPD, comforts a scared little girl as no other person could.
(2019) Regarding Spencer: Our Thoughtful Attention Energizes Kids with Special Needs
Published on November 27 at PsychologyToday.com
Kids with special needs are just like all children, only more so: they need to feel certain that they are safe, and heard, and known. They will let us in on their amazing thoughts and ardent feelings when our patient regard invests them with power.
(2018) Sensations: Too Much, Too Confusing, or Not Enough?
Published on November 27 at PsychologyToday.com
SPD manifests itself in a variety of ways. Over-responsivity is the most common type, but it is not the only type. A person’s sensory problem could be completely different.
(2018) SPD Primer (Part I): When You’re In Sync
Published in November 2018 – January 2019 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest.
Part I of a two-part primer to help families, educators and professionals understand the basics of typical sensory processing.
(2018) The Out-of-Sync Child — with Jennifer Stuart
Posted September 6. Free video series, including Carol’s interview with Jennifer M. Stuart, M.S. The […]
(2018) Getting Kids in Sync with Playful Sensory-Motor Activities — for Fairy Dust Teaching
Posted in July, www.FairyDustTeaching.com An interview with Sally Haughey along with Carol’s webinar, part of […]
