Melissa Bianco

The most powerful buffer in times of stress and distress is our social connectedness; so let's all remember to stay physically distant but emotionally close. Reach out and connect; even a short text or smiling face on Zoom can help. Regulate, Relate, Reason.

Today, every view of this video helps create positive change. All you need to do is watch it and Bell will donate 5¢ more to Canadian mental health initiatives. Retweet to help spread the word! #BellLetsTalk

8 Ways Children Show Anxiety...

Just beneath the surface of this squid’s skin are thousands of color-changing cells called chromatophores. 🎥🦑 by @SaltyFlyTying #SharkWeek #Sharkbait #squid #sealife

Have you applied for Autism Ontario Education Scholarships yet? We offer scholarships for students on the autism spectrum, siblings and children of parents on the spectrum entering their first year of college or university. Apply today! bit.ly/3jadQO3

“Thinking of your child behaving badly disposes you to think of punishment. Thinking of your child as struggling to handle something difficult encourages you to help them through their distress.” -Anonymous

This!

In a podcast episode w @jessica_minahan I listened to recently, she mentions that many kids will be extra worried about germs when going back to school. Sesame St has created a series of resources to help families w this & related themes Eng sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/health-…

Awesome info graphic from @tutordoctor on the ways we can help children develop emotional #resilience. #SEL #edchat #parenting

Worth a minute of your time.

Hearts that drum together beat together Drumming in a group stimulates behavioral and physiological synchronization, which contributes to the formation of social bonds and the ability to cooperate. #music #neuroscience #science neurosciencenews.com/drummer-heart-…

Instead of saying “Use your words”. Help students develop specific language to express their feelings.

It is Thursday! Here is your next 5MM Home Learning Tip - How to use Visual Schedules! With guest appearance by Finley :) 5MM Special Edition: Home Learning Series Episode 4 - VISUALS youtu.be/yoC4n6WHbSc

We are delighted to welcome @DrJonathanWeiss for our next webinar, Promoting Mental Health in Autistic People: The Importance of Context and Support taking place on Wednesday, May 27th from 12:00 – 1:00pm! Register today! Bit.ly/MentalHealthAu…

Sesame Street Is Teaching Kids 'Belly Breathing' and Calming Techniques kidsactivitiesblog.com/139328/sesame-…

This @actionhappiness calendar is incredibly timely and need during these times of unrest. Take time for you, be mindful of your actions / thoughts & be kind to yourself & others. @martysnowpaw #MeaningfulMay #Mindfulness #MentalHealthMatters

It is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth In these very trying times, self care is critical. So let me ask you.....What does your Self Care look like? 💚

We may be seeing challenging behavior from kids at this time. The behavior is communicating a feeling and a need. Don’t focus on the behavior but respond to the feeling and the need the behavior is communicating.