People with ADHD often have chewing needs, this bite need helps them to concentrate, for example on homework or what is said in a conversation. Chewing on a chewing chain increases alertness! The same effect as chewing gum, but often this is not allowed in the classroom… That is why a bite chain is a […]
Our third daughter Noor was born with a rare genetic mutation on her9th chromosome, Kleefstra syndrome. This means that it is multiple limited, with all the challenges that entails. One of the features of this syndrome is night terrors. Many children seem to have the greatest difficulty falling asleep, but also mainly sleeping through. Our […]
Moving learning is a way to involve and motivate children more actively in the learning process. And not only does exercise help to keep children active and alert in class, it also contributes to a better mastery of the teaching material. In this article I zoom in on a number of play materials that can […]
Moving learning, a term that is used indiscriminately when it comes to growing children and stimulating their development. In this article I will talk about moving learning and give some exercise playing tips! What is moving learning? Often the emphasis at school is on teaching children to sit still and pay attention. But not every […]
Have you ever tapped your pencil, bitten your nails, twisted your hair, or walked back and forth? If that is the case, then there is stimming. This is a repetitive act that is often part of most people’s behavior patterns. This self-stimulating behavior, also called “stereotypical” behavior, is especially common in people with autism. In […]
Your child chews clothes, bites pencils, and you’re looking for a safe alternative. You may have already read about the possibility of a chewing chain. But there is such a wide range. How do you decide which chew jewelry to buy for your child? In this article I try to help you make a good […]
Kinderen met autisme hebben baat bij diverse hulpmiddelen. Zo zijn er hulpmiddelen om je kind met autisme te helpen prikkels te verwerken, denk bijvoorbeeld aan een gehoorbeschermer voor het afsluiten voor geluiden, een kauwketting om spanning te verminderen en snoezelmateriaal om je kind te helpen ontspannen. Veel van de genoemde producten heb ik zelf getest. […]
Who is montessori? Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and pedagogue. She thought that there is already an enormous energy and urge for action in the child during the first years. The child is motivated by himself to develop and to learn. You may know her name from the Montessori schools in primary education. The […]
Loose parts play, is actually offering loose (natural) materials to your child, with which your child is challenged to explore and use his creativity. In Dutch we are talking about playing with separate parts and the term open-ended game. In this article we explain which materials are suitable for loose parts play. Materials for loose […]
