100 Ideas for Primary Teachers : Sensory Processing Differences / Kim Griffin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Griffin, Kim, 1980- author.

Series:

100 Ideas for Teachers

100 Ideas for Teachers Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Elementary school teaching.

Inclusive education.

Sensory disorders in children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (144 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, [2021]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners. This is a must-have book for all teachers wanting to understand sensory processing differences, identify them in the primary classroom and implement effective strategies to support their pupils. With 100 ideas for recognising common sensory differences, using sensory equipment, aiding pupils' learning and involving parents, this is the perfect book for primary teachers looking for strategies to create a fully inclusive learning environment for all.Occupational therapist Kim Griffin imparts her expertise with 100 informative, easy-to-use ideas to help improve learning experiences for both pupils and teachers. Between five and 16 per cent of the population is believed to be affected by sensory processing differences, and they are often linked to autism, ADHD, dyspraxia and other special educational needs. Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants and SENDCos in both mainstream and special schools, this book offers ideas such as how to use multi-sensory approaches to improve handwriting and how to use specific sensory equipment such as wobble cushions, chew toys and ear defenders.Written by experts in their field, 100 Ideas books offer practical ideas for busy teachers. They include step-by-step instructions, teaching tips, taking it further ideas and online resources. Follow the conversation on Twitter using #100Ideas

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series

Title

Imprint

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

How to use this book

Part 1: Sensory foundations

1 Sensory input

2 Sight

3 Hearing

4 Touch

5 Proprioception

6 Vestibular

7 Interoception

8 Sensory processing or sensory integration

9 Sensory modulation

10 Dyspraxia

Part 2: How differences present

11 Sensory or behaviour?

12 Flight, fight, freeze

13 Hearing sensitivity

14 Touch sensitivity

15 Movement sensitivity

16 Movement seeking

17 Poor balance and coordination

18 Why are they chewing on everything?

19 Avoidance

20 Not noticing

Part 3: Foundations for helping

21 What's optimal arousal?

22 Sensory strategies

23 Sensitivity - prepare, advise and warn

24 Sensitivity - decrease arousal

25 Seeking - increase arousal and organise

26 Slow - increase arousal

27 Setting goals and monitoring

28 Classroom set-up

29 Referral to an occupational therapist (OT)

30 Referral to other professionals

31 Sensory integration therapy

Part 4: Special considerations

32 Sensory overload and shutdown

33 Sensory and autism

34 Meltdown

35 Sensory stims

36 Biting and hitting peers

37 Need for sameness

38 Sensory and ADHD

39 Fussy eaters

40 Visual distractions

Part 5: Supporting the touch sense

41 Touch awareness - rice/feely bags

42 Finding your fingers

43 Touch sensitivity - messy play

44 Touch pressure

45 Brushing

46 Massage

47 Touch and restraint

48 Touching everything

Part 6: Supporting movement

49 Low arousal

50 Dyspraxia - helping ideation

51 Dyspraxia - giving instructions

52 Dyspraxia - helping planning

53 Swinging

54 Body awareness and personal space

55 Marking out space

56 Posture and core strength

57 Bilateral coordination.

58 Lunchtimes and breaktimes

Part 7: Sensory strategies

59 Heavy work

60 Movement minutes

61 Sensory diets

62 Sensory circuits

63 Structured movement

64 Animal walks

65 Breathing

66 Yoga

67 Calm space

68 Sensory stories

Part 8: Sensory equipment

69 Fidget toys

70 Wobble wobble wobble

71 Weighted products

72 Tight clothing and squeeze vests

73 Therapy balls

74 Vibration

75 Chew toys

76 Stretchy tunnels and body socks

77 Ear defenders

78 Scooter boards

79 Snoezelen (sensory) rooms

80 Creativity in playgrounds and PE

Part 9: Functional skills

81 Won't hold a pencil

82 Handwriting

83 Cutlery use

84 Difficulty on playground equipment

85 Body awareness and counting

86 Poor attention in class

87 Sensory and emotional regulation

88 Handwashing

89 Material organisation in class

90 Difficulty in PE

Part 10: Helping parents

91 Home and school communication

92 Differences at home and at school

93 Using sensory strategies at home

94 Useful sports and extra-curricular activities

95 Hair brushing and cutting

96 Nail cutting

97 Tooth brushing

98 Clothing

99 Body awareness activities for home

100 Creating a sensory lifestyle

References

Further reading.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

paperback

ISBN:

1-4729-8693-8

1-4729-8691-1

OCLC:

1260344482