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5 Yoga Ball Activities

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YouTube Movement Breaks (Your Kids Will Like!)

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What is a Sensory Diet?

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OT Tips for Winter Crafts

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Sensory Room Tour

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Occupational Therapy Classroom Tour

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Oral-Seeking Behavior

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Strategies for Oral Seeking Behaviors

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Center Ideas for Upper Elementary

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Safe Sensory Bin Fillers

Safe Sensory Bin Fillers

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Spring Sensory Bins 101

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Alphabet Theraputty

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Calming Activities for Sensory Seekers

Calming Activities for Sensory Seekers

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Building Skills with Obstacle Courses

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I'm Alyssa Shanahan -- a former Elementary Special Ed & Life Skills teacher. My classroom focus was always to keep things simple, increase communication, and build independence. Simply Special Ed's goal is to help teachers and students reach their full potential in and out of the classroom!

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