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11/03/2025

Free "Find Your Path" Downloads for National School Psych Week! Free tools, free webinar, all FREE99!!!!

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🧡 NSWP is November 3-5th!

11/03/2025

10/27/2025

No one would ever suggest withholding a wheelchair from a child who cannot walk.

Yet, other types of disabilities require different supports, adaptive equipment and tools, and accommodations.

A child may have a formal diagnosis of dysgraphia or may struggle with the skills required for efficient handwriting. Accommodations enable children to access curriculum and complete academic work.

Interesting and important research from 2018 out of Michigan State University show that 1- students feel that they are not supported often enough with use of their accommodations and 2- teachers often intentionally restrict accommodations for various reasons, including that they feel accommodations prevent kids from learning to do tasks "the traditional way".

Please share this visual with your teachers and explain that students benefit from USING their IEP accommodations and that they are NEVER something to phase out.

What are your feelings on this topic?

Do you see accommodations being withheld?

10/27/2025

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10/27/2025

Executive functioning affects how students plan, organize, remember, and follow through with tasks. These scripts help teachers replace frustration-based language with supportive prompts that build metacognition, structure, and independence.

10/27/2025

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10/27/2025

Autism in girls can be so tricky to spot, and as a result they are often diagnosed very late (even into adulthood) and many not at all. I bet you knew that, but did you know that girls have the SAME key characteristics as boys - Language differences, social differences/difficulties, and repetitive behaviors/restricted interests?! They do, and this is why it’s said that they “hide in plain site”. This is mostly because their characteristics, while the same, do present differently - or less clearly- because these girls are often great at mimicking others. This leads them to internalize a LOT, which is why it’s so important that we identify their disability correctly (many are misdiagnosed) and provide needed intervention and support as early as we can. SLPs, it’s VERY likely there is a girl you are servicing RIGHT NOW who is undiagnosed. I really enourage you to take a closer look! Speechies and parents, be sure to watch my stories for TONS MORE info on girls! *You may have to go to Instagram to see my full stories ➡️ Bit.ly/igMrsSpeechieP

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10/27/2025

The term "time blindness" describes a persistent difficulty in managing time and perceiving how quickly it passes. People who struggle with time blindness may be frequently late, find it difficult to plan their day or meet deadlines, or become easily absorbed in time-wasting activities (playing video games, for example) without realizing how much time has passed.
Time blindness is often associated with ADHD, as many children and adults with ADHD struggle to manage their time and may feel that their internal “clock” is faulty. However, it is possible to feel like one is “time blind” without experiencing other symptoms of ADHD, and there are other conditions that can lead to impaired time perception, including autism, depression, and neurological impairment due to traumatic or nontraumatic brain injury.
If left unchecked, time blindness can have a significant negative impact on interpersonal relationships or academic or career success. Fortunately, many people can employ strategies that help them manage their time more effectively and better understand how it passes. (Psychology Today)
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10/27/2025

Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to write coherently and efficiently. The term comes from the Greek words “dys” (meaning difficulty) and “graphia” (meaning writing). Individuals with dysgraphia may struggle with handwriting, spelling, and organizing written thoughts. This condition can affect both children and adults and often leads to challenges in academic, social, and professional settings. Over time, these difficulties may also impact self-esteem and mental health, making early recognition and supportive interventions crucial. There are five different types of dysgraphia.

Read more here: https://mind.help/topic/dysgraphia/types/

10/25/2025

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The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites you to participate in the SPARK study at Lowcountry Autism Foundation in Bluffton, SC on Saturday, November 15th from 10am - 2pm!

10/25/2025

Clients are invited to wear their costumes to their scheduled appointments this week 👻🎃☠️🧙‍♀️🧟‍♂️🦇🕷️🕸️🪦

10/20/2025

Ever noticed how a child can seem calm all day at school… and then explode the moment they get home?
That’s not “naughtiness” — it’s restraint collapse.

Throughout the day, many children — especially those who mask or hold in their emotions — work incredibly hard to stay regulated, follow rules, and meet expectations.
Once they reach the safety of home, the effort catches up. Their nervous system finally lets go.

Understanding the timeline of restraint collapse helps adults recognise what’s really happening — and respond with empathy, not punishment.

In the Resource Store
After School Restraint Collapse – The Toolkit for Parents & Educators
Your guide to understanding restraint collapse — and how to support recovery after the school day ends.
Electronic download available at link in comments ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.