Classroom Modifications to Help Students with Fidgeting, Attention and Focus This article provides helpful classroom modifications for children that struggle with attention issues in the classroom. Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a learning and academic center. As a reminder, ILS…
Intelligences Checklist: 8 Child Intelligences that Can Weaken or Strengthen a Child’s Learning This article provides a helpful intelligences checklist to determine where your child learns best and where their strengths and weaknesses may be in the classroom. Affiliate links…
IEP Assistance: Does my Child Qualify for an IEP and what are the Steps to Getting Approved? This article provides beginning steps for parents to gain an IEP to help their child in school. Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a…
Important Books and Resources for Occupational Therapists, Parents and Educators This article provides helpful books and resources for improving your child's learning development. Affiliate links are included for your convenience. Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a learning and academic center. As a…
Foundational Milestones for Reading: Development of the Eyes, Ears and Neck This article discusses important foundational milestones for reading and writing. Affiliate links are included for your convenience. Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a learning and academic center. As a…
Stages of Creativity: Why Some Kids are “Blocked” from the 4 Stages of Creativity This article provides helpful information about the stages of creativity and how it can support or hinder a child’s learning ability. Affiliate links are included for…
Hand Grip: Weak Hands? Weak Body? Why Kids and Millennials are Losing their Grip This article provides helpful information regarding the necessity of strong hand grip and the affect it has on a child’s learning and emotional development. Integrated Learning Strategies…
Balance and Coordination Activities to Help Kids Attend and Focus on Academic Tasks This article provides helpful information for children who need balance and coordination activities for better attention and focus in the classroom. Affiliate links are included for your convenience. Integrated…
Energy through our Ears: Why High and Low Frequencies Affect Behavior, Emotions, Speech and Language This article provides helpful information about the energy through our ears and how it affects our child’s learning development. Affiliate links are included for your…
Cone of Learning: Creating Active Learners through Sensory Integration and Hands-On Experiences This article provides helpful information about the Cone of Learning. Affiliate links are included for your convenience. Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a learning and academic center. As…
Processing Speed: Why Slow Processing Speed Makes Simple Tasks Daunting for Kids This article provides helpful information about slow processing speed in the classroom and at home. Affiliate links are included for your convenience. Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a…
Handwriting Development: When Handwriting Milestones aren’t Developed the “Write” Way, Brain-Building Activity Suffers This article provides helpful information about handwriting development and handwriting milestones for better learning development and brain activity. Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a learning and academic…
Sensory Sensitivities: Why My Child Shows Sensory Defensiveness to Odors, Strong Smells and Detergents This article provides helpful information about your child’s sensory sensitivities and how they can be affected in the classroom if they struggle with sensory defensiveness. Affiliate…
Peer Pressure: Teaching Your Child about Peer Pressure This article provides information regarding peer pressure. While many of the recommendations below are great for children and parents, some accommodations or exceptions may be made for children with learning challenges and…
Nature versus Nurture: Why My Child’s Learning Development is a Product of the Environment I Create This article provides helpful information regarding nature versus nurture and how a child’s environment can encourage their academic potential. Affiliate links are included for…
