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Using evidence based strategies we give Parents and Teachers tools to: Cope with challenging behaviors; Set boundaries calmly (without punishing); Communicate calmly and effectively; Boost children’s ability to thrive at school; Support is available in 1:1 sessions, workshops and virtually. https://assiatou.com/about daily 0.75 2025-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1599493628782-FB8JDA5NX0E4Q7DP0XLJ/%25233.%2BFINAL%2BWEBSITE%2BPICTURE%2BYELLOW%2BSHIRT%2BARMS%2BCROSSEDHIGH%2BRESOLUTION%2BWEBSITE%2BPICTIRE%2BAssiatou-23%2B%25282%2529.jpg%2B2020.jpg ABOUT - Assiatou (AH-SEEYA-TOO), founder of Spoonful of Tools, is a New York State Certified early childhood specialist, ABA provider and behavioral coach. Educated in Switzerland, Assiatou did her undergraduate work at Georgetown University, then received two Masters from Columbia University. For over 15 years, Assiatou has worked with preschoolers, their families and teachers in the NYC private school system and through the New York State Department of Education. Assiatou has extensive experience and success in supporting neurodivergent children (A.D.H.D, Autism, Anxiety, Sensory Processing; Socio-Emotional and Speech and Language delays) using evidence based strategies. Assiatou’s positive approach gives simple and effective tips empowering you with actionable solutions to your challenges. Bilingual in French and proficient in Spanish, Italian and German, Assiatou provides services in multiple languages, to meet a variety of linguistic and cultural needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1599519374738-LOK5EQ5J4P2YSK7TG76L/Beautiful%2Bsuccessful%2Bapplauding%2Bbusinesspeople%2Bisolated%2Bon%2Bwhite%2BSTOCK%2BPHOTO.jpg ABOUT - “Assiatou is warm, patient and intuitive. Children immediately trust her and are comfortable in her presence. She can read children and adults emotionally and use that sensitivity to move them to a better place.” — Preschool Teacher, Upper East Side Private School. https://assiatou.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2020-10-13 https://assiatou.com/reviews daily 0.75 2026-07-19 https://assiatou.com/staffdevelopment daily 0.75 2020-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1599232440753-DYJKOQ7WFAO718P19YQE/diversity%2Bpeople%2Bat%2Bmeeting%2BPAID%2Bstockphoto.jpg Staff Development - Tain your staff with a leader in the field, who specializes in evidence based strategies. Topics include: Understand and improve disruptive student behavior. Tools and tips to increase focus and learning. Training is available as workshops and ongoing consultation, all online, accessible when and where you need it the most. For a quote, please fill out your contact information or book your free consultation. https://assiatou.com/families daily 0.75 2025-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1603129858270-MIS1YOHVL1EP5SQ7R2DR/Attractive%252Bwoman%252Bsitting%252Bon%252Bsofa%252Band%252Bholding%252Bcup%252B%252BSTOCK%252BPHOTO.jpg PARENTS - Parent Coaching: Preschool years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1603129784005-0EXPQ6SI6V9VJ9NZPFTW/Cute%25252Bhappy%25252Bkids%25252Bin%25252Baprons%25252Bpreparing%25252Btatsy%25252Bcookies%25252Band%25252Bsmiling%25252Bat%25252Bcamera%25252BSTOCK%25252BPHOTO%25252Bcopy.jpg PARENTS - SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher) https://assiatou.com/seit daily 0.75 2024-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1597959043867-IE53FM8K8FPD5N8EOUKI/Cheerful+little+schoolgirl+raising+hands+while+studying+with+laptop+at+home+STOCK+PHOTO.jpg SEIT (SPECIAL EDUCATION ITINERANT TEACHER) - SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher) Are you overwhelmed by your child’s challenging behaviors? Do you worry he/she is falling behind? Did a teacher recommend additional support? A private SEIT can help! Our private SEITs are New York State Certified providers that offer services at home or in a preschool classroom. Our private SEITS helps families and teachers set up environments that promote development and learning. A SEIT works on: Improving challenging behaviors (tantrums, hitting etc.) Improve pre academic skills Verbalizing feelings Increasing attention Improving social skills and interactions Not sure what your preschooler should be able to do? https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-3yr.html https://assiatou.com/parentcoaching daily 0.75 2020-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1598708624178-FP56QSG8MP6UVZR8RF21/Attractive+woman+sitting+on+sofa+and+holding+cup++STOCK+PHOTO.jpeg Parent Coaching - PARENT COACHING You're repeating yourself a hundred times a day. You've tried timeouts, grounding, punishing, bribes and threats to get your child to behave, but nothing works. You’re overwhelmed, feel like you’re in a negative cycle and fear it will only get worse. You want clarity and quality information from a trusted source. Spoonful of Tools (SOT) offers coaching that is judgment-free and confidential. SOT gives you practical evidence based tools to address and improve difficult behaviors, making your life easier and better. Focus is on positive strategies to address the behaviors while maintaining a positive relationship with them. You get a support system and tools to live your best life as parent - even when things seem to be at their worst. You will get tools to: Cope with tantrums (screaming, kicking, biting, throwing things). Discipline and set boundaries calmly (without screaming, timeouts, threats or grounding). Have your morning, daytime and evening routines followed (getting ready for school; cleaning up toys; going to bed on time). Tools to support your child’s development, emotional needs and future success. With parent coaching, learn life changing, evidence based strategies to see the positive changes you desire. Get out of the negative cycle and start enjoying your child again, all from the comfort of your own home. Every coaching relationship starts with our 15-minute complimentary phone call. Here, we listen to your concerns and learn about your child. https://assiatou.com/schools daily 0.75 2020-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1602605071442-GU0I4FQRSJWZ1FNMRVR9/diversity%252Bpeople%252Bat%252Bmeeting%252BPAID%252Bstockphoto.jpg SCHOOLS - Staff Development Equip your staff with evidence based, trusted professional learning experiences that are tailored to best fit your needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1602605044375-Q9I4Y9CMTFY7WB3GRMD6/CHILD%25252BBAG%25252BON%25252BHEAD%25252BSTOCK%25252BPHOTO%25252Bcopy%25252B2.jpg SCHOOLS - Behavior Support Plan Get a personalized evidence based intervention plan to remedy challenging and problematic student behaviors. https://assiatou.com/notsureifmychildneedsspecialeducationclasses daily 0.75 2020-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1598482517775-2ELO91L36NROH9L8RRIX/pensive+businessman+in+suit+sit+NEAR+CHILD+LOOKING+AWAY+STOCK+PHOTO+copy.jpeg Not sure if my child needs individualized preschool classes - I’m not sure if my child will benefit from SEIT classes Parents are the specialist of their own child. Intuitilvely, parents can sometimes “sense” that something is Again and again we have been told by parents and caregivers of children with developmental challenges that they “knew something was not right.” Do not disregard your instincts or concerns. They could enable you to get your child the help he or she might need at the earliest possible time, when it will be most effective. If you suspect your child is not developing – talking, moving, thinking, playing or relating – at the same rate as most other children his or her age, or if he or she is displaying other worrisome behaviors, you may wish to consult the guidelines for typical development presented in the following links: https://assiatou.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2024-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1598910491655-SNU1VXTVQN2IJWBBRNZX/Group+of+happy+schoolchildren+with+backpacks+looking+at+camera+STOCK+PHOTO.jpg Learning Pod Consultant - LEARNING POD CONSULTANT. You decided to take your child’s education into your own hands. You found the location, the teacher and the group, now what? Get tools and solutions from a curriculum expert to: Design your curriculum. Manage your classroom. Structure your school day to maximize learning. Structure your environment to maximize learning. Ensure your materials are developmentally appropriate. Ensure your lesson plans are developmentally appropriate and responsive to a variety of learning profiles. Support is available through 1:1 sessions and group workshops, online and in person. https://assiatou.com/behavioral-support-plans daily 0.75 2020-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf6f4777de169fba63452/1598970170207-JFC634SIYR2UWG1SK0TR/CHILD+BAG+ON+HEAD+STOCK+PHOTO+copy.jpeg Behavior Support Plans - Behavior Support Plans You have tried everything under the sun but some classroom behaviors are disruptive. The behaviors are affecting other students learning/safety and enjoyment of school. 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