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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

Apr 19 2017

Getting Grounded in Meditation (Blog + Audio)

Meditation? Focused thought .....Mindful ..........Contemplation ...............Ponder ....................Reflect .........................Concentrate These are all words used to describe what … [Read more...] about Getting Grounded in Meditation (Blog + Audio)

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Interesting, Learn, Listen, Media, Organize, Stress · Tagged: audio, meditation

Feb 27 2017

My Wonderful Whirlwind of Experiences while Teaching in Israel

This past January, I was presented the opportunity to teach a series of courses and workshops in Israel. It initially began when two therapists called me and asked if I was going to Israel any time … [Read more...] about My Wonderful Whirlwind of Experiences while Teaching in Israel

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Interesting, Media, Recommended Reading, Thrive Occupational Therapy, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: Israel, parents, therapists, thrive ot, Workshops

Jan 04 2017

Silliness, Craving Sweets, and Aggression

Silliness, craving sweets, and aggression. Who doesn’t know a child or an adult with one of these symptoms? Often times you wonder if this is just a phase, and you think about what might be causing … [Read more...] about Silliness, Craving Sweets, and Aggression

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Anxiety, Behavioral Challenges, Crying, education, Fighting, Interesting, Learn, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration · Tagged: exercises, moro reflex, primitive reflexes, reflex integration, unintegrated

Dec 21 2016

Vlog: Activities to Increase Focus, Attention, and Learning in the Classroom

In this vlog, I demonstrate a breathing activity called “Nok ‘Em Down ‘N’ Roll ‘Em” that is directly from my book, The Parent-Child Dance. Breathing exercises and activities strengthen a child’s inner … [Read more...] about Vlog: Activities to Increase Focus, Attention, and Learning in the Classroom

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, attention, education, Learn, School, Teacher, Video · Tagged: activities, Attention, breathing excercises, core breathing, Focus, learning, Students, Teachers

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