maggie van galen
Maggie van Galen is an author, storyteller, and writer. Her previous works, The Adventures of Keeno and Ernest children’s book series, have all received the nationally acclaimed Mom’s Choice Awards.
Maggie lives on the North Shore of Massachusetts with her husband, two sons, a cat and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Koning (Dutch for King!)
amy wheadon
Amy Wheadon is a pediatric occupational therapist, the owner of kidSHINE LLC in Rowley and Amesbury, Massachusetts and the creator/founder of the exerSHINE Kids Bootcamp® Program—a structured, evidence-based program that uses intense physical exercise as a change agent to improve self-regulation skills in children with sensory differences.
Amy lives on the North Shore of Massachusetts with her three children and their puppy, Luna.
have the authors come to your school
Story time & fun
for your classroom or group.
Maggie loves to connect directly with children through engaging presentations, full of story time, activities, and other fun stories. Whether it’s for groups of 3 or 300, she can accommodate and work with your organization/school to make it work!
Contact us to learn more about scheduling and pricing.
story time
Navigating the world of sensory processing.
craft
1-hour virtual training session
In this 1-hour, virtual training session, parents and educators will learn what sensory processing is, how to identify students facing these challenges, how it impacts them in the classroom, and what tools and strategies can be immediately implemented.
Understanding the impact of sensory processing on learning is crucial for educators and parents in order to ensure their students’ success in the classroom and beyond.
There are so many children who struggle with sensory processing and regulation on a daily basis. Challenges with regulation can and will impact:
—>Focus and attention for learning activities
—>Increased sensitivity to sights, sounds, movement, and touch leading to activity avoidance
—>Decreased sensitivity to sights, sounds movement, and touch leading to seeking responses and movement that gets in the way of learning
—>BIG reactions to small problems and situations
It's imperative for parents and educators to identify when sensory processing challenges are impacting a child's ability to access the curriculum and participate in learning and social situations. Knowledge of sensory tools, environmental modifications, and tips for self advocacy can be powerful strategies to support your students’ success in the classroom.