Rivanna Music Cd's by Cathy Bollinger are sets of CD's suggested in the The Autism Sisterhood: A (brief) Manual. These CD's were created to provide teachers and children with songs that teach. As I have stated in several of the last reviews, there is a direct correlation between music and learning. Children and adults are able to ...
Sensory Processing Disorder
Reviews: Cd’s by Genevieve Jereb
In December I introduced you to the CD - Jumpin' Jelly Beans by Genevieve Jereb. This was another CD suggested in the The Autism Sisterhood: A (brief) Manual. Gen Jereb has three other CD's. Cool Bananas - Favorite Kids' Rhythms for Calming, Cool Downs, and Bedtime Routines It's Circle Time - Songs to use in circle time with ...
Review: Kibbles Rockin’ Clubhouse
You know a particular product is successful when your child pulls out specific content (both positive and negative) and applies it to every day life. Kibbles Rockin' Clubhouse: Expressing Yourself is a positive example of this. Here are two examples: Mommy is a little frustrated over a situation. Bubs reminds Mommy that it is "time to calm ...
Guest Post: A Story About a Little Boy and His Mommy
A few weeks ago, I asked for those who are interested in writing "guest posts" for Our Out-of-Sync Life. LaToya wants to bless us by sharing her life. Thank you for being transparent, LaToya. I know several of you will be able to relate to this. I’m going to tell you a story about a little boy and his Mommy: His day starts ...
Review: Jumpin’ Jelly Beans
Jumpin' Jellybeans is another CD suggested in the The Autism Sisterhood: A (brief) Manual. All of the songs on this CD are written by Genevieve Jereb. She is an Australian-born pediatric occupational therapist who presents on sensory processing disorders world wide and online. According to her website - ...
Review: The Autism Sisterhood
The Autism Sisterhood is an easy-to-read, go-to manual for parents who have a child diagnosed with autism. A quick read yet packed full of little tips, this book is written by a mom who has been there. Michele C. Brooke's goal in the 48 pages was to create a resource that parents could quickly read to help them come ...
Review: Unlocked
If you are a Karen Kingsbury fan, you have been anticipating her brand new book Unlocked. She even had an excerpt of it in her latest Baxter Family series. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity to review it! But, here I sit unsure of what to write. To be honest, about half way through a typical review book, I am already starting to outline ...
Stopping a Catastrophe Before it Starts
The biggest secret for raising a child with Sensory Processing Disorder and some Spirited Children is to stop a catastrophe before it starts. The title makes it sound simple doesn't it? But, I believe this is the best way to help your child succeed. Children with sensory issues typically have random meltdowns or lose control due to over ...
Sensory Tubs
Part of Sensory Processing Disorder is struggling with the feelings of touch. Sensory tubs can be created to help expose your child to different feelings. In our home, our "sensory tub" is the sandbox under the swing set or a sink or bathtub full of water. Bubs' OT had a beans and rice pool as well. Typically we do ...
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
Thank you to Your Therapy Source - once again - for letting us know about this wonderful video on Sensory Processing Disorder. You can view the video at ABC News. ...