FAB (Functionally Alert Behavior) STRATEGIES A FAB Alternative to Sensory Diets FAB “Functionally Alert Behavior” Strategies provide a practical alternative to the use of a Sensory Diet. In my work as a full time occupational therapist with my own sensory processing challenges, I created FAB Strategies to quickly develop individualized strategies that improve self-regulation […]
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Ayres Sensory Integration describes PRAXIS as the process necessary during initial learning (functionally involved in learning tasks such as shoe tying, printing, cursive writing, keyboarding). Ayres described praxis as involving 3 components, any or all of which are difficult for children with praxis problems termed “dyspraxia”. Taking as an example building with playdoh, consider the
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It is important for all preschool and kindergarten children and elementary classes to provide music and movement breaks. Social skills are enhanced by playing songs like “Help” by the Beatles or “Respect” by Aretha Franklin, letting children dance, then asking them to draw.
Movement and music brake strategies facilitate inclusion and help all students learn self control and attention skills. Current research supports the value of music and movement breaks in promoting academic achievement and self-control in children. A minimum exercise equivalent of 20 minutes brisk walking daily promotes academic achievement, neurological development, self-control, and overall health. Physical
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Here is my newest tool for helping children with behavioral, developmental, and psychiatric challenges, the FAB Trigger and Coping Forms. Kids can use it to make coping cards, identify environmental and body triggers, or identify coping strategies. I hope you find this helpful. Take care, John PaganoFABTriggerCopingForms copy
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A favorite strategy I use with individuals children and small groups and especially show physical education teachers is the energy check. Adapted from the ARC program for children with an early childhood history of trauma I find it also helpful for children with sensory processing challenges. You know the kid who when the PE class
