Activities: Using Non-Verbal Communication Preserve a sense of safety and prevent feelings of intrusion. Tips Avoid leaning in or standing too close unless absolutely...
Respect Personal Space
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Respect their Autonomy
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Encourages collaboration rather than control. Tips Frame boundaries as mutual agreements: 'We both need to feel respected...
Respect their Preferences
Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Builds trust and demonstrates respect for their autonomy. Tips Honor their choice whenever possible to show you value their...
Review the Solution Together
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Prevents misunderstanding and ensures commitment to the resolution. Tips Ensure the agreed solution is clear and understood by...
Review Triggers and Solutions
Activities: Post De-Escalation Reflection and Follow-Up Helps both parties prepare for and manage future challenges effectively. Tips Identify what caused the situation...
SchoolNest Planners and Notebooks
Schoolnest™ has become a trusted destination for those seeking thoughtfully designed planners, notebooks, and resources to enrich their educational pursuits or personal...
Sensory Overload During Group Activities
Solution: Create sensory breaks with calming activities like deep pressure or fidget tools. Result: Reduces sensory overload and prevents meltdowns.
Sensory Overload from Crowded Areas
Solution: Provide access to quiet spaces or reduce the time spent in high-stimulus areas. Result: Prevents aggressive behaviors triggered by overwhelming sensory input.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and the Public School System
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can present unique challenges in a public school setting, affecting how individuals perceive and respond to sensory information. Here’s how...
Sensory World
Sensory World has established itself as a leading resource, offering the most extensive collection of sensory-focused books, CDs, and DVDs available to support learning and...
Set a Follow-Up Plan
Activities: Post De-Escalation Reflection and Follow-Up Provides actionable steps for improvement. Tips Agree on clear steps to prevent similar situations: 'Next time,...
Set Mental Boundaries
Activities: Managing Personal Emotions Protects your emotional energy and prevents you from taking their behavior personally. Tips Remind yourself that their behavior...
