All posts tagged: school

Education and homeschooling options post pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way education is delivered in the United States. With many schools closed and shifting to remote learning, parents have been forced to consider alternative education options, including homeschooling. In this article, we will explore the current state of education in the US post-pandemic and the various homeschooling options available to parents. Since the pandemic hit, remote learning has become the new normal for many students across the country. While this approach has been effective for some, it has also proven challenging for others, particularly those with limited access to technology and those who are unable to receive adequate support from teachers and parents. As a result, many parents have considered homeschooling as an alternative option. Homeschooling allows parents to take an active role in their child’s education and provides them with more control over the curriculum, teaching methods, and overall learning experience. There are several homeschooling options available in the US, including traditional homeschooling, hybrid homeschooling, and virtual homeschooling. Traditional homeschooling involves the parent or a hired tutor …

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Everyone’s Buzzing About Buzzies

Buzzies is a wearable device for children on the spectrum. It uses neuroscience to relieve anxiety and stress. The devices connect remotely through the an App on your smart phone and control the non-invasive vibrating patterns emitted through the device. Buzzies give the user a gentle stimulation or vibration. This bi-lateral alternating stimulation-tactile technology, abbreviated as BLAST, affects the brain and alters the body’s fight or flight mechanism. The technology is mostly associated with EDMR therapy, or the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which is a commonly used method to treat PTSD, anxiety, phobias and other associated psychological disorders. Once you pair the Buzzies, you can choose from one of the pre-settings for Calm, Focus, Improve Performance, manage Anger, reduce Cravings, Sleep, or create a custom setting. Once you hit start, the Buzzies will begin “buzzing” or vibrating bilaterally. It’s this bi-lateral stimulation (called BLAST) that alters the body’s fight, flight, or freeze (F3) response that reduces your stress and anxiety level. For more research information feel free to look at the Research link on their website. Who founded Buzzies? …