Melissa Bianco

Positive Behaviour Support consultant working in the school system in North Western Ontario, Canada

[Bruce D. Perry, M.D.,Ph.D. @BDPerry]

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.

[Bell Let's Talk @Bell_LetsTalk]

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

[Jessica Minahan, PhD, BCBA @jessica_minahan]

8 Ways Children Show Anxiety...

[Discovery @Discovery]

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

#SharkWeek #Sharkbait #squid #sealife

[Autism Ontario @AutismONT]

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! https://t.co/K6eGaywEDP

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

“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

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

This!

[Mundo de Pepita @MundodePepita]

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 https://t.co/kbVZBMPIwc

[SocialEmotionalLearning @SELearningEDU]

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

[Bruce D. Perry, M.D.,Ph.D. @BDPerry]

Worth a minute of your time.

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

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
https://t.co/hK1S9JHZie

[Jessica Minahan, PhD, BCBA @jessica_minahan]

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

[Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD @tweetsomemoore]

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 https://t.co/dEIPLs8yY8

[Autism Ontario @AutismONT]

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! https://t.co/beCqG3GyLN

[Jessica Minahan, PhD, BCBA @jessica_minahan]

Sesame Street Is Teaching Kids 'Belly Breathing' and Calming Techniques https://t.co/uivrrcCcOy

[αℓℓιѕση ƒυιѕz 🐧🦑🦉 @allison_fuisz]

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

[Laurie McCann @thecoffeecop]

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

[Jessica Minahan, PhD, BCBA @jessica_minahan]

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.