I have finished reading this one, the day I brought them home. I hope to keep this on my shelf as a constant reference, not only does it give you tips but perspective on the differences that are inevitable between home learning and a public school environment. The preschool section was quite small, and focused on the prerequisites to functioning in a social environment and learning from others, peers or elders. Honestly I skimmed through the sections dedicated to more mature children. Will return to it soon!
MANNERS. RESPECT. and MINDFULNESS.
This book explains the difference between a child with ADHD and Sensory Integrative disorders, or Sensory Processing disorders. It is an amazing read, and showcases strategies geared directly to kids who don't sit still for very long! It advocates team sports activities, and encourages understanding towards behaviours. Not only that, but serves as a companion to any treatment program you are undergoing for your child, as it takes a specialist to provide SI advice and maintenance, which is hard to find (in these parts anyways).
The key to this concept is knowing what type your child falls under, and then what activities can best accommodate him/her!
Right now I am reading the rest of this book, but have also started reading.
This book describes one method of implimenting speech therapy at home, it does mention a great deal of sitting across from one another, which is a difficult challenge when dealing with a hyperactive child who seeks out sensory stimulation, but I have only just started reading it.
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