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Some of these sites listed are from a parent’s perspective; from his or her own life experiences with adoption, SPD, Autism, or other types of disabilities. Some of these links are from other professionals. KCTS does not endorsing all of the information you will find here, but I want to give you access to a lot of resources in one place. Please let me know if a link does not connect to where it is supposed to so it can be investigated.
If you find helpful sites and would like to share, email kcots831@gmail.com with the tag: HELPFUL LINKS so I can check them out and add to our collection.
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Curriculum Options for Struggling Learners
Handwriting Without Tears - https://www.lwtears.com/gss
Hands on Equations - Home page: http://www.borenson.com/ Example explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa6Vmf6ZbMU
Math-U-See - Home page: https://www.mathusee.com/
Spell to Write & Read - teacher training HIGHLY recommended - Although this is a very good program it is not very user friendly. Home page: https://swrtraining.com/swr/ - "Spell to Write and Read is based on the work of Dr. Samuel Orton, who worked extensively with children who had reading issues and were labeled dyslexic. Dr. Orton mentored Mrs. Romalda Spalding, who created curricula based on their clinical work. Mrs. Spalding emphasizes sound first, then speaking, writing, and lastly reading. Her approach to multi-sensory teaching proves to be most effective in reaching individuals who struggle to make the connection to reading. Wanda Sanseri took graduate level training under Mrs. Spalding and has retained the purity of her teaching methods in Spell to Write and Read while expanding on it to create a complete Language Arts program." (quote from website)
The Logic of English - This program is very similar to SWR, but is more user friendly. Training is highly recommended - Home page: https://www.logicofenglish.com/
Winston Grammar - Home page: http://www.winstongrammar.com/ "A multi-sensory program involving moving seeing hearing & speaking."
Developmental Issues
Brain & Sensory Support: http://www.moveplaythrive.com/
The Importance of Reflex Integration article: http://www.hol-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Importance-of-Reflexes.pdf
Rhythmic Movement & Reflex Integration (RMTi) home page: https://rhythmicmovement.org/
Education
Hands On Learning Solutions website - although this service provider is in Washington state, there is a wealth of information on this site: http://www.hol-solutions.com/learning-challenges/processing-skills/
Interactive Learning Skills Pyramid: http://www.hol-solutions.com/learning-challenges/learning-skills-pyramid/
Dyslexia - Bright Solutions for Dyslexia website: https://www.dys-add.com/
What is Dyslexia - TED ed: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-dyslexia-kelli-sandman-hurley
Home School Organizations, Links, and Resources
F.I.S.H. Education Network: https://www.homeschool-life.com/15/
General: https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/
Holy Family Homeschoolers - Supporting Catholic Home Education: https://www.homeschool-life.com/191/
Home School Legal Defense Association - Special Needs: https://www.hslda.org/strugglinglearner/
T.E.A.C.H. Educational Network: https://www.homeschool-life.com/558/
MadisonHEART - an inclusive homeschool group: http://www.madisonheart.com/
Wisconsin Parents' Association: http://homeschooling-wpa.org/
Listening Program without high $$$ and special equipment
Utilize Spotify for Classical music to help children decrease anxiety and increase focus & attention - go to the music section of https://goodparentingbrighterchildren.com/
Parenting
Empowered to Connect Website - Insights & Gifts video series by Karyn Purvis- This series offers seven insights and seven gifts that are highly relevant for those who are adopting or fostering children from hard places. http://empoweredtoconnect.org/insights-gifts-video-series/
Parenting With Connection - talk by Susan Stiffelman, author, speaker, Marriage & Family Therapist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX3OX4oC6rA
Play
"Original Play" explanation & demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6XibZiiB-w&feature=youtu.be
Sensory Processing Disorder
Understanding Sensory Integration (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Iuj8dr9oY
New Frontiers in Sensory Integration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfXPI-kdyOA
New to SPD? by Julie Nixon, Mom & Author: http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/new-spd-start/
Julie Nixon's Home page: http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/
STAR Institute - Signs & Symptoms for SPD: https://www.spdstar.org/basic/red-flags-for-spd
What is "Sensory Overload?" (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2P4Ed6G3gw
Sensory Check Lists (birth - 6 years): https://pathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ability_birth-to-6-years_Checklist.pdf
How OT Helps With Sensory Integration Issues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-jqtlwfw5M
Technology
Reset Your Child's Brain by Victoria L. Dunckley, MD, http://drdunckley.com/reset-your-childs-brain/
"Why Interactive Screen-Time Wreaks Havoc on the Nervous System - Because electronic screen media is unnaturally intense in terms of sensory, cognitive, and psychological input–designed to keep the user engaged–it tends to overstimulate nervous system. The brain interprets all this stimulating input as a form of stress. This in turn triggers fight-or-flight reactions and a high state of arousal, making it difficult to wind down and sleep deeply." Read more online (being careful of your own screen-time!) from Victoria L. Dunckley, M.D. Psychiatrist, Author & Screen-Time Expert.