Most advice about calming down asks a person to stop. Stop moving, stop talking, sit still, breathe. For plenty of people that instruction backfires. Stillness leaves the mind wide open, and a mind that is already spinning will happily fill the space. The result is someone sitting quietly on a beanbag, outwardly settled, inwardly no … Read more
Kids have a built-in safety alarm. That gut instinct you get when you know something isn’t right. The problem is, kids are often taught NOT to listen to it. You know how you’re supposed to hug that aunt you don’t want to hug? Stay quiet when you’re afraid? Or “stop being silly” when you’re actually worried about something? And that’s where danger creeps in. Teaching children … Read more
A Guide to Vocal Stimming and Autism As a parent to Autistic children and an SEN teacher, it’s essential to raise awareness and understanding about the different aspects of autism (ASD). One such aspect is “vocal stimming,” a term that refers to self-stimulatory behaviours exhibited by autistic individuals, it may also be called verbal stimming. … Read more
Teaching self-regulation skills to children with SEN is a vital part of their education. It also presents real challenges depending on the complexity of their needs. Pre-Verbal children or those with communication difficulties need our constant focus on this. Many of our children have disorganised nervous systems that are always seeking out sensory stimulation to … Read more
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