If We Learn DifferentlyWhoa! – If We Learn Differently https://ifwelearndifferently.com Understanding Learning Differences and What To Do. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:27:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/ifwelearndifferently.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IWLD_RGB_300px.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Whoa! – If We Learn Differently https://ifwelearndifferently.com 32 32 87903545 Whoa! https://ifwelearndifferently.com/whoa/ https://ifwelearndifferently.com/whoa/#respond Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:44:08 +0000 Gayle Y. Fisher, M.Ed.,Ed.Tech. http://www.ifwelearndifferently.com/?p=973 Stand Still!

20160709_215402 (1)John was all movement, and not near the physical space I needed him to be.

Suddenly, I found my foot on his, like in this photo.

Like “Gotcha!”

It worked.   And I didn’t waste worthless words.

(This foot-on-foot didn’t seem to make him rebel, like he does when I grab him.  John is not intrinsically motivated when Mom grabs him.  Just saying.)

Another variation of temporary captivity (yet another opportunity for John to practice emotional self-regulation) works well for us when teaching John how to brush his teeth.

You see this photo of me sitting on the counter and John facing the mirror.

I ask him if he can see his teeth.  (If he can’t, then I can’t.)

I guide him by his chin.

I wrap my legs around his trunk, so he isn’t going anywhere.2016-07-13 21.40.09

I let go when it’s time to spit.

Want to try this your kids?

Our kids who are still learning to love dental hygiene.

Peace be with us,

Gayle

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