• Crafting Holiday Memories while Building Handwriting Skills

  • 2024/12/05
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Crafting Holiday Memories while Building Handwriting Skills

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  • I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, Cynthia Heren, a mentor and team member behind the scenes, here at Homeschool OT. Cynthia's journey began when she discovered her family's neurodivergence through her child's occupational therapy sessions, leading to a broader understanding of autism, dysgraphia, and ADHD in her household. In today's episode, we'll explore how Cynthia has used OT strategies to create a customized, supportive learning environment for her children. We'll discuss practical tips for managing handwriting, sensory processing, and executive functioning challenges, especially during the bustling holiday season. Join us as we uncover the importance of building a knowledgeable support team, integrating children's interests into learning activities, and fostering their development through creative and adaptable methods. Get ready to be inspired by Cynthia's story and learn how to make homeschooling both effective and enjoyable for neurodivergent children. In this episode you'll hear about: Discovery of NeurodivergenceNoticing child's fine motor delays at age three and Autism DiagnosisHomeschooling ExperienceImpact of Occupational Therapy (OT)Homeschooling Strategies to accommodate for dysgraphia and ADHDTools and Techniques: "Handwriting Without Tears", Kid-sized chalkboardBuilding a Support TeamCollaboration within the homeschooling communityDeveloping Skills Through ActivitiesHandwriting and Sensory Processing adapting to holiday environmentsDirection-following and Writing SkillsVertical surface activities for core and eye-hand coordinationIntegrating Interests in LearningUsing Interests like Legos for developing fine motor skills and improving visual scanning and perceptual abilitiesCore Strength Development: writing on vertical surfaces, activities like setting the table while bouncing on a yoga ballUse of Resources and Creative Learning StrategiesUtilization of Special Needs Scholarships supporting creative learning methodsPersistence and Executive FunctioningSensory Processing ManagementKeeping Activities EngagingManaging Dysgraphia and Learning PreferencesChild’s Learning Preferences, Using of Primary Ruled PaperMath AdaptationsTransitioning from Math-U-See to CTC MathHoliday Activities for Skill DevelopmentHoliday Baking: Strengthens hand muscles, memory-making and patienceCrafts and Community EventsCreating Christmas ornamentsParticipating in local community eventsCrafts and Educational CraftsEducational Benefits: Motor, cognitive, and social skills developmentCrafting Ideas: Popsicle stick ornaments, Window decorations with contact paperAlternatives to Messy Educational ActivitiesPreference for Less Chaotic Activities: avoidance of traditional hands-on experiments, success of high school children in advanced coursesHandwriting Development and Custom ResourcesAddressing Handwriting ChallengesCustomized Handwriting Resources with Star Wars and Minecraft themesAccommodating Different Learning StylesSeparating Writing Practice from Content Comprehension Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?Nurturing Creativity: Building Fine Motor Skills Using Handicrafts from Homeschool OTBaking as a Skill Builder – Workshop from Homeschool OTChristmas Crafts for Kids from OT Toolbox Christmas Fine Motor Activities from Empowering OT ResourcesTips for a Struggling Writer in Early Elementary from Inside Our Normal Christmas Writing Bundle from Inside Our NormalInside Our Normal on Teacher Pay TeacherEpisode 24 Understanding the Handwriting Journey: Tools and Techniques for HomeschoolersEpisode 8 Beyond the Pencil: Exploring Vision's Impact on Homeschool Handwriting Success
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I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, Cynthia Heren, a mentor and team member behind the scenes, here at Homeschool OT. Cynthia's journey began when she discovered her family's neurodivergence through her child's occupational therapy sessions, leading to a broader understanding of autism, dysgraphia, and ADHD in her household. In today's episode, we'll explore how Cynthia has used OT strategies to create a customized, supportive learning environment for her children. We'll discuss practical tips for managing handwriting, sensory processing, and executive functioning challenges, especially during the bustling holiday season. Join us as we uncover the importance of building a knowledgeable support team, integrating children's interests into learning activities, and fostering their development through creative and adaptable methods. Get ready to be inspired by Cynthia's story and learn how to make homeschooling both effective and enjoyable for neurodivergent children. In this episode you'll hear about: Discovery of NeurodivergenceNoticing child's fine motor delays at age three and Autism DiagnosisHomeschooling ExperienceImpact of Occupational Therapy (OT)Homeschooling Strategies to accommodate for dysgraphia and ADHDTools and Techniques: "Handwriting Without Tears", Kid-sized chalkboardBuilding a Support TeamCollaboration within the homeschooling communityDeveloping Skills Through ActivitiesHandwriting and Sensory Processing adapting to holiday environmentsDirection-following and Writing SkillsVertical surface activities for core and eye-hand coordinationIntegrating Interests in LearningUsing Interests like Legos for developing fine motor skills and improving visual scanning and perceptual abilitiesCore Strength Development: writing on vertical surfaces, activities like setting the table while bouncing on a yoga ballUse of Resources and Creative Learning StrategiesUtilization of Special Needs Scholarships supporting creative learning methodsPersistence and Executive FunctioningSensory Processing ManagementKeeping Activities EngagingManaging Dysgraphia and Learning PreferencesChild’s Learning Preferences, Using of Primary Ruled PaperMath AdaptationsTransitioning from Math-U-See to CTC MathHoliday Activities for Skill DevelopmentHoliday Baking: Strengthens hand muscles, memory-making and patienceCrafts and Community EventsCreating Christmas ornamentsParticipating in local community eventsCrafts and Educational CraftsEducational Benefits: Motor, cognitive, and social skills developmentCrafting Ideas: Popsicle stick ornaments, Window decorations with contact paperAlternatives to Messy Educational ActivitiesPreference for Less Chaotic Activities: avoidance of traditional hands-on experiments, success of high school children in advanced coursesHandwriting Development and Custom ResourcesAddressing Handwriting ChallengesCustomized Handwriting Resources with Star Wars and Minecraft themesAccommodating Different Learning StylesSeparating Writing Practice from Content Comprehension Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?Nurturing Creativity: Building Fine Motor Skills Using Handicrafts from Homeschool OTBaking as a Skill Builder – Workshop from Homeschool OTChristmas Crafts for Kids from OT Toolbox Christmas Fine Motor Activities from Empowering OT ResourcesTips for a Struggling Writer in Early Elementary from Inside Our Normal Christmas Writing Bundle from Inside Our NormalInside Our Normal on Teacher Pay TeacherEpisode 24 Understanding the Handwriting Journey: Tools and Techniques for HomeschoolersEpisode 8 Beyond the Pencil: Exploring Vision's Impact on Homeschool Handwriting Success

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