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Why School Reports Saying Autistic Kids 'Rely On' Supports Are Ableist

A great reminder.

It’s amazing that this is still so common place, but know you’re not alone if you & / or your child are dealing with Those “Mean Mums” !! Roll ur eyes, know they’re still struggling with their own self image issues and carry on!

Mothers reveal shocking tales of bullying at the school gate Australian mothers who feel bullied by other parents have shared their experiences of hostility and exclusion at the school gate.

The OT Butterfly and I teamed up to share information for how schools can support kids with sensory needs!

We recognize teachers have an incredibly difficult job and it’s super hard to meet the needs of a huge variety of children while meeting standards set forth by their state. So we decided to give some easy to implement tips for supporting students with sensory needs! Being sensory inclusive can help students become and remain regulated, which in turn can increase their learning and participation.

It’s important to note that children can have different sensory needs and what works for one child will not work for all. We encourage you to consult with your campus OT for more ideas for specific students.

Tomorrow we will talk about ideas to add heavy work and movement into daily school routines!

Children need boundaries, it helps them to feel safe. Reflect on the boundaries you are putting in place though...are they for your child or are they really for you?

Are they creating unnecessary battles? If so, think about why that boundary is there, does it keep them safe, or is it to make you feel a little more in control?

It's important that when we set a boundary, it is clear and consistent. We can still empathise with their big feelings and reaffirm the boundary. This is important, they need to feel heard and they need to feel that we get it.

Think about how you address boundaries, is it clear language or is it flowered up? Are there too many boundaries in the home?

Meet their emotion with love and reasoning (with a few deep breaths first!), and reaffirm the boundary....

"I get it, it's difficult isn't it, shall we hold hands whilst this emotion passes? And we'll start our walk to school".

"I am with you, I get it, I feel frustrated too sometimes. It's time for dinner now, let's go and eat."

Love, empathy, acknowledgement and clear boundaries = strong connections 🌈💚