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Jun 25 2018

A Poem about Occupational Therapy

This is a beautiful poem shared by a client I had evaluated in Israel. She is currently being treated by an occupational therapist (OT) that I had the pleasure to meet and to train while I was … [Read more...] about A Poem about Occupational Therapy

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Have no fear, How to change, How to grow, Interesting, Moms, Relationships · Tagged: occupational therapy, parent-child relationship, poem, poetry

Mar 14 2018

Tips & Strategies for a Good Night’s Sleep

Don’t you sometimes wish there was a switch to turn your brain off and you could instantly fall asleep? Or better yet, a switch on your child or spouse, too? Unfortunately, such switches don’t exist, … [Read more...] about Tips & Strategies for a Good Night’s Sleep

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Habit, Organize, Sleep · Tagged: Delta Sleep System, DreamPad, meditation, MUSE headband, neurofeedback, sleep, youtube

Dec 19 2017

Why the night? – A Poem for Chanukah

My dear friend and colleague, Rifkie Bennatan, wrote this poem that I’m sharing in this post. It describes the holiday of Chanukah. As you are celebrating the holiday with family and friends, I wish … [Read more...] about Why the night? – A Poem for Chanukah

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Interesting, Listen · Tagged: Chanukah, holidays, poetry, Why the night

Sep 18 2017

Setting Intentions When There’s Trouble Achieving Your Goals (Part 2)

When beginning something new, many individuals set goals for themselves regarding what they hope to accomplish. The goal could be to get promoted within a year by taking more initiative at work, … [Read more...] about Setting Intentions When There’s Trouble Achieving Your Goals (Part 2)

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Goal, Habit, Hard work, How to change, How to grow, Learn, Plan · Tagged: goal setting, how to, intentions, setting intentions

Sep 13 2017

Setting Intentions When There’s Trouble Achieving Your Goals (Part 1)

Often in therapy sessions, yoga classes, and meditation workshops, the therapist or teacher has everyone set a goal for themselves. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a goal as “The end toward which … [Read more...] about Setting Intentions When There’s Trouble Achieving Your Goals (Part 1)

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Goal, Habit, Hard work, How to grow, Learn, Organize, Plan · Tagged: define, goal setting, goals, intentions

Aug 28 2017

Autism Blog Series 2: Activities and Tools in the Classroom

As some children develop and learn new skills, there can be challenges along the way. Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may especially face some of these challenges within the … [Read more...] about Autism Blog Series 2: Activities and Tools in the Classroom

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Organize, Relationships, School, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: activities for Children, Autism, autism spectrum disorder, blog series, classroom, tools

Aug 14 2017

Autism Blog Series 1: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a wide range of conditions characterized by difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication, socialization, and other repetitive behaviors. The disorder is … [Read more...] about Autism Blog Series 1: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Organize, Plan, Relationships, Sensory Integration, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: Autism, autism spectrum disorder, blog series, children, define, regulation, sensory overload, what is autism

Jun 14 2017

The Heart of a Young Woman with Sensory Processing Disorder

The poem below was written by a dear client who is 21 years old. She wrote it about a year ago and wanted to express her feelings of what it is like experiencing life with sensory processing disorder. … [Read more...] about The Heart of a Young Woman with Sensory Processing Disorder

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, How to grow, Interesting, Learn, Organize, Self-confidence · Tagged: poetry, self-expression, Sensory Processing Disorder, writing

May 22 2017

Snapshot of “Breakfast for Families” Event

The following video is a brief snapshot of the event “Breakfast for Families” presented at Kean University for caregivers and family members of individuals with autism. I was presented this wonderful … [Read more...] about Snapshot of “Breakfast for Families” Event

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, education, Moms, Organize, Plan, Relationships, Self-confidence, Stress, Video · Tagged: advice, Autism, caregivers, event, families, stress management

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