Steps To Develop Programming For Neurodivergent Kids

How can we prepare ahead of time and work toward providing appropriate supportive programming for kids whose brains and/or bodies are developing differently? Let's discuss it! :) Welcome to the Chirp YouTube channel, where Speech-Language Pathologist Christie Priem helps you understand and assist the children in your life with compassion and skill. Christie has a Master's degree in Communication Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology), holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (CCC-SLP from ASHA), and is licensed by her state (Minnesota). She has been practicing for 25 years and has experience with lots of different diagnoses. Christie is also the author of the Chirp Curriculum, which churches and families use to teach kids with developmental delays and disorders about spiritual topics! Discover the Chirp Curriculum for churches and families here! https://www.chirpcc.com/ Learn more about the Chirp Curriculum here - https://www.chirpcc.com/chirp-lessons.html Cherkin, E. (2024). The screentime solution: A judgment-free guide to becoming a techintentional family. Greenleaf Book Group Press. Horowitz-Kraus, T., & Hutton, J. S. (2018). Brain connectivity in children is increased by the time they spend reading books and decreased by the length of exposure to screenbased media. Acta Paediatrica, 107(4), 685–693. Rosas, R., Espinoza, V., Porflitt, F., & Ceric, F. (2019). Executive functions can be improved in preschoolers through systematic playing in educational settings: Evidence from a longitudinal study. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 2024. Please get a Speech-Language Pathologist working with you if you're concerned about your child's development! Find one here: https://find.asha.org/pro#f:@Provider=[Speech-Language%20Pathologist] ****Floortime Strategies" book: https://amzn.to/44q60Kf*** *** Visual Strategies book: https://amzn.to/2KF5sFg *** *** "More Than Words" book: https://amzn.to/4jCvvNd *** Creating supportive environments - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjG8IIMf5cY6mp6JquBfP17yEcwMRGEUn Recognizing Missing Skills - https://youtu.be/68cihaffRSA Sensory Processing Disorder (with checklist to assess which areas a child is a sensory seeker or avoider): http://spdstar.org/what-is-spd/ Find a sensory-smart Occupational Therapist: https://www.sensorysmarts.com/find_an_ot.html Whenever you believe a child has atypical sensory needs, it's a good idea to find a qualified Occupational Therapist who's a specialist in sensory integration (not all of them are!) A professional can definitely help you understand your child's needs better and work with you to figure out how to meet those needs in more appropriate ways. "Sensory Processing 101" - https://amzn.to/2CmwtL8 "Understanding Your Child's Sensory Signals" - https://amzn.to/2D7gVuR Sensory playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjG8IIMf5cY42DPJ0BpEHY8Z_WBOWnr0C How to prevent challenging behavior playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjG8IIMf5cY6mp6JquBfP17yEcwMRGEUn Warning signs of a social/cognitive delay: http://www.babycenter.com/0_warning-signs-of-a-social-cognitive-delay_12654.bc Binders: https://amzn.to/3FssUGC How to teach using communication books: https://youtu.be/F2ZiLmahUe4 Software I use to print line drawings: https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/boardmaker-7-purchase-options Developmental Checklist - https://www.icdl.com/dir/fedcs/functional-emotional-developmental-levels-basic-chart Helpful poster/cheat sheet for meeting sensory needs: http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/clcseeit.pdf "Just Take A Bite" - GREAT book about feeding issues! https://amzn.to/3ADa39n #Autism #ASD #child development #early childhood #communication development #autism #echolalia #developmental delay #developmental disorder * additional sensory diet activities: http://sensorysmarts.com/sensory-diet.pdf * Additional helpful videos on similar topics: Using A Sensory Choice Board https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5HOhBw2j4I&t=5s Sensory hints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFaiik44ifE&t=474s Discover some of the additional amazing equipment and resources I recommend here: http://www.chirpcc.com/resources.html