Inclusive and Innovative Preschool Special Education
Robin Pearson, EdD
Dr. Robin has years of experience in a variety of settings assisting children with special needs to be their best. Her skill set spans from early intervention, developmental assessments, Executive Director of an inclusive special needs preschool, public school, and a passion for professional development.
Professional Development: Empowering Teaching and Learning
Special Needs 101
Understanding the fundamental attributes of autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
And, what do we do now.
Social Stories and Visual Prompts
What they are, why they help, where can I find information, and how do I create them.
Our 8 Senses – How do we feed the hunger? (Sensory Diet)
Our 8 Senses – How do we feed the hunger? (Sensory Diet)
Hunger is one of our senses. We cannot ignore it and expect our tummy to stop growling. Each of our 8 senses has needs. Explore ways to feed the need.
Special Needs Empathy Training
Special Needs Empathy Training
Our 8 Senses – How do we feed the hunger? (Sensory Diet)
Through games and activities, participants will feel the lived experience of those they teach.
Social Emotional Learning
Special Needs Empathy Training
Social Emotional Learning
Teaching feelings, friendship, and self-regulation
IFSP to IEP
Special Needs Empathy Training
Social Emotional Learning
Preparing and transitioning to school.
Whose ready- student, parents, and school?
Art of Redirection
Avoid the Power Struggle
Power struggle, do they want the last word? Behavior redirection is a skill. Redirecting challenging behavior helps children learn, develops healthy coping strategies, builds relationships and kids become more successful.
I Like to Move It Move It
Movement education to support self-regulation, get the wiggles out, and improve academic performance. Take a journey through the world of prepositions: on, over, under, through, inside, above, behind and the list goes on.
Cooperative Game Play
Cooperative Game Play
Age appropriate games to teach self-control, team work, taking turns, and social interaction.
Developmental Screenings
Developmental Screenings
Developmental Screenings
Utilizing the Developmental Assessment of Young Children - 2, you child can be screened for strengths and weaknesses. The data can inform pediatrician of the need for full evaluation.
Family Support
Developmental Screenings
Developmental Screenings
We understand that raising a child with special needs can be challenging. Family support, and and open discussion with hopeful answers.
Parent-Child Playgroups
Developmental Screenings
Parent-Child Playgroups
We facilitate inclusive playgroups for parents and young children with disabilities. Our playgroups provide opportunities for children to practice social skills while parents connect with each other and gain support and education about children.
Special Needs Boot Camp
Empowering teachers to be the detective finding solutions
At Platypus Learning, the mission is to empower the teachers of children with special needs to reach their full potential. We believe that every child has unique strengths and abilities, and with the right tools teachers will create an environment that fosters growth and development.
3 hours of Active Learning
>Base line of information and terminology
>Sensory challenges
>Behavior modification
>Social Emotional Learning