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Q & A with Gwen

QUESTION: I was wondering if you do a tracking system for the effectiveness of the sensory diets provided. GWEN’S ANSWER: I don’t have one particular tracking system, but I do highly recommend taking data ...

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QUESTION: Student Does the Splits?

CelesteJohns Oct 2, 2018

QUESTION: I have a little girl in a moderate to severe ASD class who does splits on the floor all the time. I tried to provide proprioceptive/vestibular activities, such as jumping and crashing, but ...

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QUESTION: Licking or Tasting?

CelesteJohns Oct 2, 2018

QUESTION: I’m an OT working in a school setting. I have a student in a moderate to severe ASD class who licks everything from playground structures to people’s hands. I’ve given him a chewy. ...

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QUESTION: Passive Sensory Cravers in the Morning?

CelesteJohns Oct 2, 2018

QUESTION: I attended your very helpful seminar last Thursday in Culver City and had a question about children that are sensory cravers. I am a relatively new OT and just wanted to make sure ...

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QUESTION: Under-Responsive to Interoceptive Input?

CelesteJohns Oct 1, 2018

QUESTION: I took your course titled “Developing and Implementing Effective Sensory Diets.” I have a lingering question. You discussed children who have near sensory issues, such as lack of/decreased sense of hunger, thirst, etc. ...

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QUESTION: Over- or Under-Responsive?

CelesteJohns Oct 1, 2018

QUESTION: I have so many kids on my caseload this year that need sensory diets. I have taken courses through Therapeeds that focus on high arousal and low arousal protocols and, honestly, it’s made ...

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QUESTION: Brushing Protocol Related to Toilet Training?

CelesteJohns Oct 1, 2018

QUESTION: I enjoyed your Interoception course, but I have a question. I have utilized therapeutic brushing with two different students to address tactile sensitivity issues. After receiving the brushing protocol over a period of ...

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QUESTION: Meltdowns in the Restroom?

CelesteJohns Sep 27, 2018

QUESTION: You spoke at some length during a seminar I took with you in Connecticut about your experience toilet training children with sensory processing issues. I have a fifth-grade student on the autism spectrum ...

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QUESTION: Can’t Keep His Shoes On?

CelesteJohns Sep 25, 2018

QUESTION: Can you suggest steps to have a child keep his shoes on? Thanks! GWEN’S ANSWER: First, we need to figure out if the child removes his/her shoes because of over- or under-responsiveness. I ...

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QUESTION: Replacing Oral Seeking Behaviors?

CelesteJohns Sep 25, 2018

QUESTION: I am seeing a 2-year-old boy. He is a seeker for deep pressure and oral sensations and avoids vestibular input. He dislikes haircuts and getting his toenails trimmed but rubs his face on ...

Q & A with Gwen

QUESTION: Tracking for Sensory Diet Effectiveness?

QUESTION: Student Does the Splits?

QUESTION: Licking or Tasting?

QUESTION: Passive Sensory Cravers in the Morning?

QUESTION: Under-Responsive to Interoceptive Input?

QUESTION: Over- or Under-Responsive?

QUESTION: Brushing Protocol Related to Toilet Training?

QUESTION: Meltdowns in the Restroom?

QUESTION: Can’t Keep His Shoes On?

QUESTION: Replacing Oral Seeking Behaviors?

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