@Derly Munoz I just realized another Gainesville person was here! Awesome! I worked at UF Health for years in acute care before moving to the Alachua County Public Schools! Nice to meet you!
Parents of sensory kids and the schools Pain/Frustrations: 1.Child unintentionally hurting others 2.Child is unhappy at school 3.Teacher/school not communicating issues well 4.Child has difficulty coping with change 5.Child not focusing in class Worries/Frears 1.Child will never be able to learn something new 2. Child will not be able to catch up in school 3.Child will be removed from the school 4.Child won't make friends 5.Child will be labeled behavioral Goals/Desires: 1.Child won't hurt anyone 2.Child will be happy at school 3.Teacher and school will clearly communicate concerns 4.Child will be able to handle changes 5.Child will focus in class Dreams: 1. Child will learn things in and out of school 2. Child will keep up with their peers 3. Child will be able to stay in school 4. Child will have friends 5. Child will be understood
@Joscelyn Washington This is such a great idea! I worked pediatrics in the hospital for years and it was so overwhelming and exhausting for the parents.
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10 people that have my audience (parents of kids with sensory processing concerns) 1.OT Toolbox 2.Sensory Inclusive Classroom 3.Sensory Stories by Nicole 4. Angie Voss 5. Stephanie Foster 6. Inspired Treehouse 7.Miss Jamie OT 8. Parents of Sensory Kids 9.Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support 10.Sensory friendly playgrounds and gyms
1. Family, friends and strangers. My audience is parents with kids that are having sensory processing concerns. I have spoken to some of the families that I already work with. I also have spoken to the teachers that I work with. Many times sensory concerns come up at school. 2. Facebook groups and YouTube.