Come In For a Conversation – Question Time
Free online event
Concerned about learning? About sensory issues? Difficulties with organization and planning? Bring us your questions! We are looking forward to seeing you.
Time:
Pacific 6-7 pm
Eastern 9-10 pm
which is on Wednesday, February 11 at —
India 7:30 – 8:30 am
Philippines, Hong Kong and Malaysia 10 – 11 am
Tokyo 11 am – noon
Sydney 1 – 2 pm
Differentiation of Movement and Laterality
Writing with a fisted grasp. A tendency to startle. Sticking out a tongue when thinking. Wiggling the toes when writing. What do those have in common? How might they get in the way of learning? And does it matter if you have a dominant hand, a dominant leg, a dominant eye?
Time:
Pacific 7 – 9 am
Eastern 10 am – noon
UK 3 – 5 pm
Europe 4 – 6 pm
South Africa and Romania 5 – 7 pm
India 8:30 – 10:30 pm
Instructor: Dror Schneider
Come In For a Conversation – Question Time
Free online event
Concerned about learning? About sensory issues? Difficulties with organization and planning? Bring us your questions! We are looking forward to seeing you.
Time:
Pacific 8 – 9 am
Eastern 11 am – noon
UK 4 – 5 pm
Europe 5 – 6 pm
South Africa and Bucharest 6 – 7 pm
India 9:30 – 10:30 pm
Come In For a Conversation – Question Time
Free online event
Concerned about learning? About sensory issues? Difficulties with organization and planning? Bring us your questions! We are looking forward to seeing you.
Time:
Pacific 9-10 am
Eastern 12 – 1 pm
UK 5 – 6 pm
Europe 6 – 7 pm
South Africa 7 – 8 pm
India 10:30 – 11:30 pm
Developing the Ability to Think
This course explores efficiency in all stages of learning, and how to develop the skill, confidence and resilience to become independent learners.
* Is there something getting in the way of taking information in?
* Processing information and making sense of it without overburdening working memory
* Integrating information into existing knowledge
* Using and applying knowledge: Unpicking the question, identifying and assembling the data
Instructor: Tariesa Gildenhuys
* Is there something getting in the way of taking information in?
* Processing information and making sense of it without overburdening working memory
* Integrating information into existing knowledge
* Using and applying knowledge: Unpicking the question, identifying and assembling the data
Instructor: Tariesa Gildenhuys
Time:
Pacific 7 – 9 am
Eastern 10 am – 12 noon
UK 2 – 4 pm
South Africa 4 – 6 pm
India 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Malaysia 10 pm – midnight
Come In For a Conversation – Question Time
Free online event
Concerned about learning? About sensory issues? Difficulties with organization and planning? Bring us your questions! We are looking forward to seeing you.
Time:
Friday, 27 March
Pacific 6-7 pm
Eastern 9-10 pm
which is on Saturday, 28 March at —
India 6:30 – 7:30 am
Philippines, Hong Kong and Malaysia 9 – 10 am
Tokyo 10 – 11 am
Sydney 12 noon – 1 pm
List of past events
Addressing Sensory Irregularities to Enhance Learning Part 4: Visual Function and Audition
Can you (or your child, or your student…) focus on the words, follow a line of text, change the distance that the eyes are looking at, make sense of what you see? Do you get overwhelmed by certain sounds? Can you make sense of verbal instructions? We looked at some of the things that can be done to help.
Addressing Sensory Irregularities to Enhance Learning Part 3: Proprioception and Muscle Tone
When you’re not sure where your body is, you may have difficulties learning math or structuring a sentence (and more). Irregularities in muscle tone can get in the way of focusing, holding a pencil (and more). We looked at a few ways to help.
Addressing Sensory Irregularities to Enhance Learning. Part 2: Tactility
We learn a lot about the world through the sense of touch. In this session we discussed how tactile irregularities can get in the way of attention, behavior, writing and more. And, of course, a few things to address the challenges.
Addressing Sensory Irregularities to Enhance Learning. Part 1: The Vestibular System
Sensors in the inner ear let the brain know about head position and rotation. We took a look at how inefficiencies in this system might get in the way of learning. We also explored a few things that can be done to help.
Discussion: Playful Eye Exercises
So often difficulties with reading and learning have to do with eye strain. Let’s look at a few ways to support the eyes in ways that are fun for all ages.
Subtle Signs of Stress
Stress happens. A lot. If you are stressed when trying to learn, you are more likely going to struggle. We looked a few of the less obvious causes for stress, what subtle signs may look like, and how recognizing those signs can help a learner’s processing speed, working memory and more.
Making Math Easier through Neurodevelopment
Why is math harder to learn for some people? If the foundational concepts are not secure it might always be difficult. A lot can be achieved by addressing the underlying neurodevelopment through supportive activities. We looked at comparisons, counting, sequencing, number sense, number bonds, abstract relationships, perception of time and more… We explored physical exercises and various resources.
Discussion: Reading for Understanding
Even readers who seem to read fluently often get to the end of the text and either don’t remember or don’t understand what they’ve read. Why is this? What can we do about it?
Thinking Styles
We don’t all think the same way. We discuss ed distinct thinking patterns. We may all be using combinations of different styles at different times, but some of us use certain ones more than others. An understanding of thinking styles helps achieve more effective teaching, learning and communication. We explored some tools and techniques that support specific learning styles and help you (or your child or student) become a better communicator.
Discussion: Messy, Forgetful and Disorganized? What’s Really Going On?
An interactive session.
Accommodations
Worried about the new school year? Could it be made easier? Accommodations are adaptations that help the individual deal with the class and the curriculum. We discussed accommodations that can be implemented in a busy classroom and ways to approach this with your child’s teachers.
Discussion: Advocate for Your Child
Is your child often in trouble at school? With peers? It’s important to understand what causes the conflict and help others better understand your child.
Games and Activities to Support Neurodevelopment
This class is centered on the child who struggles with learning, coordination, balance, or sustaining attention. The child who manages, but dislikes reading or writing. The one who is constantly on the move, messy, or seemingly disorganized. Many of these challenges stem from sensory or processing differences that can be addressed. We explore playful activities and games that may offer meaningful support for their development.
Developing the Ability to Think
Learning how to think is more important than learning facts. This course explores efficiency in all three stages of learning, and how to develop the skill, confidence and resilience to become independent learners. The three stages of learning: Getting the information: Is there something getting in the way of taking it in visually or auditorily? How can we accommodate a learner who is struggling with this? Processing the information and making sense of it without overburdening working memory Integrating information into existing knowledge using mind mapping, linear mind mapping, concept dominoes, bubble think Using and applying the knowledge: How can a person learn to answer the question that is being asked? Unpicking the question, identifying and assembling the data (using storyboarding, convergent mapping and mind mapping) and different types of scaffolding.
Challenges of ADHD and Autism Spectrum in Daily Life
An interactive session with our team
Playful Things to Do In The Summer to Help Your Child
Learning differences aren’t just about learning readiness and studying, but also about being happy when spending time with the family. Use your summer wisely. The long break from school can be a lot of fun, but it might be very challenging for the family. Consider it a time to reset for a better, happier next term. With the right approach it can be a time for you to help prepare your child for the next school year and for an easier life altogether.
Discussion: Meeting Each Child
This class is about the children who are eager to learn, working hard, trying to fit in, and struggling. We looked at why they may have a hard time focusing, taking in information, staying organized, remembering and applying their knowledge. We offered a few suggestions and provide time for questions and answers.
Discussion: Why Is Revision So Hard?
Do standard strategies for revision work for you — or for your child — or do you want to try something new? It’s not about working harder but working smarter. A discussion to share ideas for preparation for exams and tests.
The Oxford Specialist Tutors’ Approach to Learning with Ease
Whether studying in school or learning to play an instrument, kick a ball or drive, any irregularity in sensory input or processing can get in the way. Our approach involves two main branches: helping organize the sensory input, and exploring with the student how they think and process and how this can be better used in their learning environment.
Discussion: How to Unpick a Question
Whether you are a teacher, tutor, a family member helping someone who is struggling with school work, or you’re struggling with how to make sense of a task, we think you’ll find this presentation/discussion useful. Before preparing a presentation, writing an essay, or answering a question on an exam or for homework, the first thing you need to do is to understand what you’re being asked to do… and the second thing is…
Creating Inclusive Classrooms – Embracing Each Child
Explore a neurodevelopmental approach to build safe, sensory-aware environments for all children’s unique needs. Whether your class is for the neurodiverse children or not, it has children who want to touch, move, smell, push, bite, taste, tear, get messy. And those who are overwhelmed by the environment. You need to create the safe environment for all of them, if you want to see them learn.
Discussion: What to Do About Procrastination?
An interactive session