Posts by Mariza Ferreira
It has nothing to do with sensory! So why else would a child act out in class?
This is the sixth and final blog in a series which I have been writing for Potential Plus UK since 2021, aimed at teachers to help them support children who have high learning potential (HLP or gifted), including those who have dual or multiple exceptionality (DME or 2e). I am posting the blogs here as…
Read MoreToo busy, too bright, too loud… I just can’t concentrate! How to help THIS child in the classroom
This is the fifth blog in a series of six, which I have been writing for Potential Plus UK since 2021, aimed at teachers to help them support children who have high learning potential (HLP or gifted), including those who have dual or multiple exceptionality (DME or 2e). I am posting the blogs here as…
Read MoreDon’t touch me! How to help THAT child who struggles with touch sensitivity in the classroom
This is the fourth blog in a series of six, which I have been writing for Potential Plus UK since 2021, aimed at teachers to help them support children who have high learning potential (HLP or gifted), including those who have dual or multiple exceptionality (DME or 2e). I am posting the blogs here as…
Read MoreKaty is a Jiggler! How to Help that Child who is Constantly on the Go
This is the third blog in a series of six, which I have been writing for Potential Plus UK since 2021, aimed at teachers to help them support children who have high learning potential (HLP or gifted), including those who have dual or multiple exceptionality (DME or 2e). I am posting the blogs here as…
Read MoreTeacher, This is How You Can Help a Child with Handwriting Difficulties
This is the second blog in a series of six, which I have been writing for Potential Plus UK since 2021, aimed at teachers to help them support children who have high learning potential (HLP or gifted), including those who have dual or multiple exceptionality (DME or 2e). I am posting the blogs here as…
Read MoreWhat I Want Every Teacher to Know
I have been writing a series of blogs aimed at teachers, for Potential Plus UK since 2021. They are a national charity that supports families with children who have high learning potential (HLP or gifted), including those who have dual or multiple exceptionality (DME or 2e). I thought it a good idea to also post…
Read MoreThis is what I’ve been up to since Covid 19 entered all our lives…
Someone who visited my website recently pointed out that I haven’t written a news update in a looong time. That doesn’t mean that lots haven’t been going on! I do not have to tell you that Covid-19 had an intense impact on practically everyone in the world, and that people all had unique and challenging…
Read MoreMariza’s eventful 2019
It is mind boggling that we are already through the first month of 2020. If January was anything for you like it was for me, you will be looking back on a month of re-adjusting after the Christmas period and some very hard work! Before we get too deep into 2020, I do feel it…
Read MoreNEARLY READY TO…
Can it be that we are almost at the end of another school year? As a children’s Occupational Therapist I definitely welcome the calmer (well in theory!) summer break that is just ahead. I’m sure that a lot of parents are looking forward to not having the stress of the school run. But I also…
Read MoreWelcome!
Welcome to my new website! Welcome to my new company logo! If you have visited this site previously, you will no doubt agree that everything looks different than before. However, regardless of whether you are an ‘old’ or ‘new’ visitor, I hope that you will find the site refreshing and easy to navigate round. In…
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