School Psych Resource Page

Hello Bach & Burns Park students, parents/guardians, and staff!

Welcome back to the new school year! I am so excited to be back in both of the same buildings to support students, staff and parents during this school year of getting back to our new normal.

These resources include; links to resources for supporting virtual/remote learning, various resources to help support your child's emotional regulation skills and SEL at home as well as ideas to incorporate coping skills and calming techniques to help you and your children get through this transition back to full time in person learning. I will continue to add to this page as I obtain more resources to share, so please check back periodically for updates!

If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me by emailing arnoldal@aaps.k12.mi.us.

Take care and stay positive,

Alison Arnold Ed.S. NCSP, School Psychologist

Links to Resources for Parents

Parent resources for Remote/Virtual Learning

Distance Learning Not Going Well? Hit the Reset Button With These 10 Strategies Parents who are experiencing challenges may need to hit the distance-learning reset button to get out a negativity spiral. Here's 10 things to try today that can help.

Keep Calm and Structure On: How to manage emotions and build structure at home during COVID-19 Video series discussing keeping a routine, check-ins for managing big feelings and emotional regulation.

Parent tools for Social Distancing These tools are from the Keep Calm and Structure On videos.

The importance of Routines for Kids An article from Zero to Thrive- Michigan Medicine discussing why routines matter and how to adapt routines in response to the current crisis.

Supporting Families with PBIS at Home Tips from the Center on Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) and the Center for Parent Information & Resources to support families with promoting expected behaviors within the home setting.

Evidence Based Tips and Strategies for Remote Instruction Tips from AAPS BCBA's to support your child's learning and behavior during remote/virtual learning.

ABC's of Distance Learning A video to support parents on How Parents Can Reduce Stress

AAPS Connections+ Guidelines and Tips Link to AAPS's website that provides information on Connections+ resources and helpful links.

Free Volunteer Academic Support Resources for AAPS Students Link to list of FREE academic supports/tutoring for AAPS students

Strategies for Supporting Learning at Home Child Mind Institute resource with age appropriate Tips for supporting learning at home.

Parent resources for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain times 7 strategies (Support understanding, Offer opportunities for expression, Prioritize coping and calming skills, Maintain routines, Build new routines, Foster connections (from a distance) and Be aware of changing behaviors.) with resources that include task analysis, visuals and social stories.

How to Activate Your Child’s ADHD Brain for Distance Learning Weak executive functions sabotage our kids’ efforts to organize, plan ahead, and make smooth transitions to demanding environments – like virtual or hybrid school. Use these strategies to improve your students’ executive function skills and switch on their ADHD brains for distance learning.

How Parents Can Support Children With Special Needs During Distance Learning Article from the Greater Good Magazine- written by Rebecca Branstetter- School Psychologist. If your child has special needs, remote learning can be incredibly stressful. Here are some tips for helping kids learn, while still taking care of yourself.

A Psychologist and a Special-Needs Teacher's Tips to Help Kids With Disabilities Learn at Home Seven tips on supporting your child while learning at home.

Resources on Coping

Parents Guide to Coping with the COVID-19 Crisis Helping Children with Big Feelings during COVID-19 Two articles outlining coping tips from Zero to Thrive- Michigan Medicine

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope Tips for readiness, response and helping children cope from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Tips for Supporting Student Wellness During COVID-19 Wellness tips from the University of Michigan- TRAILS program

De-escalation Tips in Light of the Coronavirus Anxiety 5 Tips from Crisis Prevention Institute to help with de-escalation. 1: Understand Behavior is Communication 2: Avoid the Power struggle 3: Use Limit Setting 4: Practice Rational Detachment 5: Develop Therapeutic Rapport

How to help Children & Families stay CALM during COVID-19 Helping Kids Cope with COVID-19 Resources from U of M Department of Psychiatry.

Coronavirus Parenting: Managing Anger and Frustration Child Mind Institute article on how to maintain your cool under stress.

What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious Child Mind Institute article on how to respect feelings without empowering fears.

General COVID-19 resources

Talking to children about COVID-19 Guidelines for parents from The National Association of School Psychologists.

Talking to Kids about Coronavirus Tips from the Child Mind Institute with a video explanation in addition to the article.

AAPS list of Community Resources A comprehensive list of local community resources including; food, internet, urgent needs, crisis services, medical needs and more!