Tip of the Week for September 10th, 2012
Want to Stop Yelling?!
Don't Confuse "Discipline" with "Punishment"
Discipline comes from the word disciple, which means "to teach" and then add the words "with love and understanding". We understand that many of our kids have sensory modulation problems. This does not mean that it is okay to hurt themselves or others. "Teaching" should never occur during a melt-down. Implementing a sensory diet can help your child to calm. Once the diet has been implemented, you can use the right times to teach appropriate behavior and social skills. It is important to remember that children generally misbehave when they have misunderstood or have not been taught a rule.
When teaching . . . .
*The rules should be perfectly clear
*The boundaries should be consistent
*The line between what is acceptable and what is not acceptable should be unwavering
Teaching a child these social skills is one of the most important parts of the child's character development. Using sensory strategies beforehand ensures that you can teach with love and understanding.
Book of the week: The Goodenoughs Get in Sync: 5 Family Members Overcome Their Special Sensory Issues/ by Carol Kranowitz; illustrated by T.J. Wylie. Sensory World, 2010. "This delightfully illustrated "chapter book," geared for 8-to-12-year-olds, tells the charming tale of five family members and their naughty dog (each with a different sensory processing challenge) and how they get in sync after a tough day. The story itself is in larger print to benefit younger readers. Explanations of sensory processing issues are woven throughout the story in smaller type for proficient readers to linger over at leisure. Everyone with sensory issues will find a character to identify with. Maybe your child is like Darwin, with sensory overresponsivity. Or perhaps you know someone like Betsy and Filibuster, who are sensory seekers."--Publisher's website.
This book is in the SESA Library in Anchorage (we're so sorry, but the Fairbanks branch is closed due to budget constraints). You may search the library catalog via the SESA website or contact Anne directly by email at afreitag@sesa.org, or by phone at 907-334-1301. |
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