Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (1-minute read) OR Some people who took my training years back might remember this one: DWW and DDWD. So what exactly […]
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Here are three more quick tips for a child whom some might describe as “shy. Have a relaxing week! Yours, Dr. Devora
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(1-minute read) A few days ago, I visited a camp to do an evaluation and a staff member asked a camper why she did not want to join her sports team. The camper did not answer. The counselor said, “Are you not joining because you’re shy?” I know with 100% certainty that the counselor is
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(1-minute read) Now that the summer is upon us and children have the opportunity to socialize just about ALL DAY in the bungalow colonies upstate (or in day camp downstate or Deal or Jersey or wherever), it can get sticky amongst kids. One of my “little friends” was kind enough to tell me what typically
(1-minute read) Here is a great activity you can do now as the school year ends. This helps children develop emotional awareness and reduces the likelihood of them acting out because of their emotions. The technique is called “Emotion Web.” Have your child or student list ALL of their emotions about a given topic. The
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(1-minute read) Here is a social story to prepare students for summer camp. Feel free to share and reuse. Tip: Read the social story repeatedly to your child or student over the next few days and weeks, and when you see the green behaviors now or over the summer, praise the student for doing the greens.
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(1-minute read) When a child has no patience to wait and wants things NOW, you can show them the above drawing to explain the red and green of waiting patiently vs. I want it NOW!!! Most importantly, once the skill has been taught, you can make the green behavior become a habit by constantly reinforcing
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(2-minute read) Hi All, Here are some final thoughts on working with students who do not respect authority figures, such as teachers, principals, parents, and so forth. In summary, we talked about the importance of teaching skills such as respectful vs. disrespectful and emotion regulation tools. We also discussed the importance of setting clear boundaries
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(2-minute read) Hi All, Here’s a question that was recently sent in. Question:How do you deal with a student (10 years or older) who doesn’t respect authority, including principals, teachers, and
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