Hope you and your family are well and you had a good weekend. I sent this email to all the families on my caseload and I will add it to my school wires today.

“My advice is: You always have to keep persevering.”

                                                          -Temple Grandin

Hope you have a good week with these new activities! 

This week’s Go Noodle recommendation is..... think about it!

Noodle Television: https://family.gonoodle.com/channels/ntv-noodle-television

Check this think about it out:

Help Others

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Set an intention to help others, and think about how you can be helpful.

Featured Printable: Reflect on a time you have helped someone with this writing activity.

At-Home Activity: Thank others who have helped you! Make a sign for your window or yard to thank your community helpers.

If you make a sign please take a picture and email it to me.

 Rainbows have been a sign of hope during the pandemic

A topic that comes up frequently is sleep

Sleep problems are common for children with autism, difficulties initiating and maintaining sleep, frequent and prolonged night awakenings, irregular sleep–wake patterns, short sleep duration, and early-morning waking.

Trying to find a way to improve a child's sleep is so important because we know that good quality sleep can improve overall health and quality of life.

*Email me if you have a specific concern

**If this is not a problem area please email me what works for your child it may help another family. All suggestions are appreciated.

Below are some books/articles out there on the subject of sleep.

Recommended Reading:

Sleep Better! A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs

[http://solving%20sleep%20problems%20in%20children%20with%20autism%20spectrum%20disorders:%20A%20Guide%20for%20Frazzled%20Families/]Solving Sleep Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Frazzled Families

Sleep Well on the Autism Spectrum

https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/sleep-problems-autism-explained/

https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/atnair-p-sleep-strategies-teens-autism

Bringing Families Together   

At a time when personal devices are ever more popular and individual viewing has become the norm, The Not-Too-Late-Show with Elmo brings people together for a shared and uplifting experience that has something for everyone. Young children love seeing their Sesame Street friends in a new way, madcap behind-the-scenes humor keeps older kids laughing, and grown-ups get a kick out of seeing celebrity guests have silly fun with Elmo. Creating a space for gathering, giggling, and simply being together, The Not-Too-Late-Show delights in spreading the loving spirit of the beloved red monster himself.

Learning While Laughing

Kids learn best when they are engaged with a caring adult, whether it’s a passionate teacher or a loving parent or caregiver. By bringing different age groups together, The Not-Too-Late-Show with Elmo sets up for learning success at home. A whole-child curriculum promotes not just academic, but social-emotional skills through a variety of games and guest challenges, with traditional teaching moments sprinkled throughout. With each episode themed on a different part of Elmo’s bedtime routine like brushing teeth, putting on pajamas, and reading a story, the show can be a perfect way to help children bring their day to a close while reinforcing their own family’s evening rituals.

Check it out: Each episode runs 15 minutes long

https://www.sesameworkshop.org/what-we-do/shows/not-too-late-show

Best,

Ms. Kara

Topic: Music with Mr. Pollock - Zoom Meeting

Time: May 20, 2020 02:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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