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![]() Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed. - ArticlesCourtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed. is an autism specialist with the She holds a master’s degree in special education and is a certified teacher with endorsements in cognitive impairments and early childhood education. Courtney is currently a Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) ® Program Certified Consultant-In-Training, and provides consultation services to families and school professionals throughout Michigan.
Happy Birthday to You! How to Celebrate Your Child’s Special Day AppropriatelyPlanning a birthday party for a child with special needs can be a difficult thing to do. Here are some great tips to keep in mind when planning so you don’t overwhelm yourself or your child. It’s all about keeping things simple and easy! What Should I Do When My Child is Anxious?When dealing with the symptoms of anxiety in children it is very important for you to know their symptoms and react in a way that will help the child better be able to cope with their anxiety. How Do I Know if My Child is Anxious?Often times children with autism or another neurodevelopmental disorder have a co-occurring condition like anxiety that can sometimes be overlooked. There are various symptoms and ways children cope with anxiety. Most often they are acting out and it is misdiagnosed as something else. Spring Break is BackSpring can bring some changes for some children. It is important to keep some things the same and to keep a routine for your family. During spring break it might be fun to plan a few activities to do as a family together. Indoor Sensory Ideas And ActivitiesDuring the cold winter months it is important to come up with indoor activities to provide your children with sensory input. Everyday activities can be turned into sensory activities just by being creative with how you do things. New Year Resolutions for TeachersMaking changes as a classroom teacher are just as important as making changes in our personal lives. Here are some suggestions to make 2009 fresh and successful for you as a teacher. The Holidays are Here! How to Thrive During This Busy Time of Year!Your kids are excited about the school winter break, but you might not be. Here are some tips and activity ideas to help you and your family thrive during this busy time of the year. Learning to Think: Part Three - Continuing Mindfulness Throughout the Dayuseful are rote skills if your students don’t know how to apply them in everyday life? Here are some strategies that will help students learn to think independently. Learning to Think: Part Two - Mindfulness Throughout the DayCan you teach kids to solve their own problems? Here are some easy ways to introduce problem solving skills to help your students achieve more. Learning to Think: Part One - All Students Can Learn to be MindfulWe tend to teach children with learning disabilities in a repetitive manner. Is there a way to make the material more dynamic so the children have the opportunity problem solve on their own?
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