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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

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

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

May 01 2017

Juggling Parenthood

For the first half of this past summer, I chose to do Mommy Camp which is an alternative option for summer camps and is done at home by mom. Even though I work throughout the year, I made sure to … [Read more...] about Juggling Parenthood

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, attention, Habit, Hard work, How to change, Learn, Listen, Moms, Organize, Plan, Play, Relationships, Responsibility, Stress · Tagged: challenges, communication, Focus, grow, relationships, tips

Dec 05 2016

Teaching Forgiveness to Youth

The other day, a sensitive and caring sophomore-year teenager I’m treating called me after school. She had hurt someone else’s feelings, and the other girl (a senior) became angry with her. The … [Read more...] about Teaching Forgiveness to Youth

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, How to grow, Learn, Listen, Relationships, School, Self-confidence, Teach · Tagged: accountability, communication, compassion, forgiveness, friends, relationships

Sep 25 2016

How To Achieve Your Dreams

You are obviously fueled by an intense purpose: to become a world-class mom. But what is a world-class mother? Research shows that being a perfect mother or at least our version of a perfect mother … [Read more...] about How To Achieve Your Dreams

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, How to change, How to grow, How to Relax, Moms, Organize, Plan, Relationships, Responsibility, Stress, Women · Tagged: advice, affirmation, appreciation, bonding, circulation, connection, moms, nature, parent's stress, parenting, reading, relaxing, Self-confidence, tips

Dec 21 2015

Raising Compassionate Children

How to reinforce this important quality in your home. The Talmud states that the Jewish people have three innate qualities: they are merciful, bashful and kind. Perhaps that explains Jewish people’s … [Read more...] about Raising Compassionate Children

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Relationships

Aug 10 2015

Reaching Out – Teachers Teaching Teachers

Although teaching can be a reward, it also can sometimes be a lonely, and difficult job; therefore, you may need guidance or someone to talk to. Whether you are in your first year or fiftieth year, … [Read more...] about Reaching Out – Teachers Teaching Teachers

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Learn, Listen, Organize, Past Teachers, Relationships, Teach · Tagged: Desks, Establish Relationships, Students, Support Group, Teachers

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