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Edge of the NestAuthor: Cassie Wilcox & Erica Scheifflee
This is a podcast hosted by two pediatric therapists who are dedicated to the continual growth of ourselves and others (e.g., significant others, children, clients, friends, family members). Here we talk about our own personal and professional experiences as it relates to physical and emotional wellness, optimal child development, and personal growth as a lifelong journey. Our discussions are vulnerable, authentic, practical, and illustrate the importance of community. ****Stay connected!**** Reach out to us at edgeofthenest@gmail.com to: (1) Subscribe to our email list, (2) Ask questions, and (3) Share requests for future episodes. Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Demystifying Writing Challenges in Neurodivergence
Episode 39
Friday, 11 July, 2025
Does your child struggle with handwriting? What about writing composition in general? Writing is a highly integrative process with many factors to consider. Challenges with writing skills can be confusing and complicated, leaving a child and/or family with no clear direction to take other than to “try harder” or opt-out of traditional writing practices altogether. But what if we could pinpoint the unique needs of a child to help their writing skills flourish?In this episode, Teresa Nair joins Cassie and Erica for the final episode in our 6-part series. In less than an hour, you’ll learn about the many layers of writing skills and what we can do to support our children who struggle. Join us to and learn about:The elements of writing skills:CommunicationSocial-emotional components that are embeddedRegulatoryExecutive FunctionBilateral integrationWorking memorySequencingMechanical componentsFine motorVisual motorHand-eye coordinationPostural/core factorsBilateral motor coordination …just to name a few!Considerations and/or intervention approaches to reduce writing struggling, including but not limited to:Asking “what does this assignment really need?”Vision therapy/Developmental OptometrySensory Integration TherapyPhonological Awareness interventionExecutive Function coachingQuick tips and tricks that you can start with today**Resources**Wieder, S & Wachs, H (2012) .Visual/Spatial Portals to Thinking, Feeling and Movement: Advancing Competencies and Emotional Development in Children with Learning and Autism Spectrum Disorders. https://a.co/d/efBmZ5R Home of DIRFloorTime®: Radio Shows. https://www.icdl.com/parents/webradio/visual-spacial-processing-and-thinking **Contact Teresa**Title: Education Advisor and Speaker Email: teresa@reel2e.org Social: LinkedIn Profile ***Erica’s NEW website*** https://feedingconsciousrelationships.com/ ****Music credits****Uppbeat (free for Creators!); https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky; License code: GQGN7ICA9D8IDOUT
