
CYNDI ELLIOTT
Helping teachers help kids
Accessible & Creative OT Tools for Educators and Parents
Author, Speaker, Trainer, Artist, Occupational Therapist and Sister



Hello and Welcome!
The most valuable teachings come from real-life experiences. Wisdom, clarity of what's important, and connections appear. I've learned, we are more the same than different!
Tidbits:
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Raised by a boy with Down syndrome: David taught more than I'll ever teach anyone!
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Favorite work is with preschool ages. So many questions...so much fun!
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Descendant of St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin tribe. Nature & art LOVE!
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Work in rural Alaska in 10 villages of the Yupik tribe for 3 years. Where first used skills at teaching complex OT subjects on the fly! (see video below)
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Live in Montana and provide OT consultation with the Salish, Kootenai and Pend d'Oreilles Tribes Early Childhood Services program.
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Trip to Italy for Reggio inspired Training. Mind BLOWN by their love of nature, art, and respect of innate teachings from children with different-abilities!
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5 week trip to India, Nepal, & Thailand. Sensory Processing training in an orphanage
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Consulting architects to add sensory, nature, and art into education environments
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Sculpted 8 characters (in my book) to express my appreciation & love
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Obsessed with helping people understand sensory processing skills and how the skills can be more fully developed and "behaviors" dropped.
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NOTE: My ideas and solutions have come about from working in places where OT's are a rarity. If you have access to an OT that understands Sensory Processing Skills Development that's wonderful!
Helping YOU help kids!
Some signals kids give when they need more sensory input:
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picky eating
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chewing on clothing
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mouthing toys/items post 2 year old
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hitting out at others
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climbing shelves and tables
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walking on their toes
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w-sitting (opposite of criss cross sitting, legs fan out to sides)
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roaming room during choice time & missing out on fine motor
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trouble staying seated
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bumping or crashing into others
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breaking items often & accidentally
Kids show us what they need!
Let me help you help kids.
Cyndi

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