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Elizabeth Sautter

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Elizabeth Sautter, MA CCC-Speech Language Pathologist is an author and presenter specializing in social communication, self-regulation and executive functioning. She travels the country and Canada to present on her work related to Make Social Learning Stick and as a collaborative speaker for The Zones of Regulation. She is the co-author of the Whole Body Listening Larry series (Home and School). On a personal note, she supports her son, sister and cousin with special needs and is passionate about supporting her clients and their families.

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Dr. Rebecca Bransetter

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Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D., is a School Psychologist, author and expert in the area of child development and education. She has published several books for parents and professionals on supporting struggling students, particularly those with attention and executive functioning challenges. Her insights have been published in a variety of media outlets, such as US News and World Report, CNN Health, WebMD, Good Housekeeping,Education.com, NBC BayArea News, and National Public Radio and she travels the country to share her knowledge and expertise.

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Flexible Thinking to the Rescue for a Safe and Fun Halloween

This Halloween is definitely going to be a tricky proposition. But even though it will certainly be different, it’s still a perfect time to encourage your...
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Simple daily activities to teach kids about emotions - Free October...

Frowns, tears, meltdowns. Smiles, giggles, belly laughs. These are all natural reactions to the many emotions we feel...every single day. Feelings come and go on a regular...
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How to Activate Your Child’s ADHD Brain for Distance Learning

Weak executive functions sabotage our kids’ efforts to organize, plan ahead, and make smooth transitions to demanding environments – like virtual or hybrid...
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Is Fear of Failure Your Child's Worst Enemy? Help to boost learning...

It’s easy to see why kids might be having a hard time staying motivated right now. The usual fun and flurry of activities that come with a new school year are no...
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The Three Es of Learning

With everything going on today in the world, the transition back to school this year is bringing on more stress than usual. Whether you’re going to have school in...
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Transitioning During Uncertain Times - with August Calendar and dai...

*Daily activities to help you and your child make the transition smoother* Transitions happen all day long, from getting out of bed to getting out the door to getting ready...
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Using Improv to Build Social Skills

“Play is the answer to the question, ‘how does anything new ever come about’?” ~Jean Piaget Maja Watkins, author of The Brain’s Playground:...
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How to Get Your Child to Talk about Their Feelings Instead of Actin...

“Calm down!”, “Wake up!”, “Stop goofing around!”, “Listen to me!” What do these commands all have in common?   ...
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Teaching about Race and Social Justice is Part of Social-Emotional ...

Communication. Social Justice.  Kindness. Perspective-taking.  Conflict resolution.    These skills are fundamental to social-emotional learning...
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My Personal Journey to Get My Son’s Needs Met

It’s not easy to retell and relive situations that were difficult so I don’t tell this story very often.  It’s about the day I broke down, trying to...
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3 Keys to Stay Calm and Connected During Sheltering in Place & Free...

Parenting in this pandemic has been intense in so many ways!  It’s been hard for so many families but having a child with additional needs adds another layer of...
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3 Tips to Support Sensory Processing at Home

Many kids have challenges with sensory processing, If your child seems to struggle with staying calm, well-regulated and balanced with their mood or behavior, sensory...
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How To Practice Self-Compassion Over the Holidays

by Elizabeth Sautter  Isn’t it sort of ironic that Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time to focus on what we are thankful for, and then, not even 24...
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Embracing Teachable Moments from a Fight, Flight, or Freeze Situation

My family had to evacuate our house two weeks ago due to the risk posed by nearby wildfires.  I’m thankful that this amounted to nothing more than an...
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Parenting with a Growth Mindset: Helping Kids Believe in the Value ...

Sometimes, one of my sons will tell me he’s not good at something, like understanding algebra or catching pop flies. “You may not be ‘good’ yet...
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iPhone Overboard: Using Co-regulation in a Sink-or-Swim Moment

Sometimes we surprise ourselves, especially in relation to our kids! Earlier this summer, my family took a ten-day vacation to Belgium and Germany. On the second day, while...
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Mindful March

What are your self-help tools when you feel sad?  How about afraid? I find myself drawn to increase my mindfulness practice. This is the one thing that keeps me...
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Not Just For Kids: Parents Need Tools Too!

I usually write to parents about tools and strategies to help their kids, but sometimes it’s the parents who need support, myself included. It’s been a hectic...
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Self-Talk and Mindfulness Save The Day!!

Last week, I had one of the worst days I have had in a very long time. It started out as a typical and peaceful morning of walking and mindful meditation with my dog Jack...
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