Any one familiar with the ALERT program?

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Any one familiar with the ALERT program?
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Tue, 09-27-2005 - 3:05pm

Hi all,


Liam's OT

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Tue, 09-27-2005 - 4:01pm

alertprogram dot com. Weston uses a modification of this program so that he's able to be mainstreamed and actually work in the regular classroom. We started this in 2nd grade and continued last year w/ lots of supports from the OT, this year he hasn't had as much difficulty focusing and using inappropriate stims.

we also use this type of terminology at home and other situations. works pretty well for Weston.

Betsy

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Tue, 09-27-2005 - 4:40pm

Christopher's OT at school used this program with him in fifth grade, I think (he's in seventh now). She actually photocopied the booklet for us so we knew what was happening. I don't know how "successful" it was, but we do sometimes use the "engine running" terminology to help him focus on how he's feeling.

Elizabeth