Helpful Products for Kids with ADHD, Autism or Learning Disabilities
Bed Time Solutions
Children with ADHD or Autism are usually not the first ones to bed. And when they do finally get to bed, they are not the first ones to fall asleep. And when they finally fall asleep, they may be up repeatedly at night. And then, oops. Can’t get them up in the morning!
We do have some strategies to help with this such as no screen time before bed or taking melatonin, but the fact is that focusing, cognitive skills, and behaviour are all tightly linked to how much sleep a child gets.
This is why we recommend a product like the Dreampad. The Dreampad, made by Integrated Listening Systems has been shown to be an effective sleep aid generally, and specifically for children with ADHD or Autism.
The Power of Journal Entries
Writing in a journal is a powerful way to process information, foster self-awareness, and regulate behaviour. Here are two different ways to benefit from the use of a journal.
The Big Life Journal
The Big Life Journal is a great way to create a build self-esteem in your child. Together you follow the instructions of the journal which is designed to educate, inspire, and help your child reflect on who they are and what they can achieve. To learn more or purchase a journal, you can visit the Big Life Journal Site
A Thank You Journal
A Thank You Journal
One of our clients, Jennifer D shared this helpful insight. Here is a thought for those parents out there who are looking to build up their special kid, while the world keeps finding ways of beating them down.
I feel like I’m always telling my son what to do and what not to do. I thought to myself if I were him how would I feel? So I wanted him to know how much I appreciated the things he did well. Although I usually thank him verbally, I had the sense that it wasn’t really sinking into him. I thought that if I wrote it out he would process it better and internalize it more, and if I wrote in a nice little note book he could also reread it when he gets older.
When I do write, he really responds well to it and it can turn his spirits around entirely. I’m going to get back to writing in it every day. I like to leave it at the breakfast table so that he can read it in the morning and feel good for the day to come.
A Thank You Journal
One of our clients, Jennifer D shared this helpful insight. Here is a thought for those parents out there who are looking to build up their special kid, while the world keeps finding ways of beating them down.
I feel like I’m always telling my son what to do and what not to do. I thought to myself if I were him how would I feel? So I wanted him to know how much I appreciated the things he did well. Although I usually thank him verbally, I had the sense that it wasn’t really sinking into him. I thought that if I wrote it out he would process it better and internalize it more, and if I wrote in a nice little note book he could also reread it when he gets older.
When I do write, he really responds well to it and it can turn his spirits around entirely. I’m going to get back to writing in it every day. I like to leave it at the breakfast table so that he can read it in the morning and feel good for the day to come.
