CRAFTING A CALMER SELF BLOG

Can persons with special needs learn to knit or crochet or do other yarn crafts? I am on a mission to prove yes! I am passionate about sharing the joy of knitting and crocheting with all that cross my path, including individuals with special needs. In fact, I am currently working on establishing a method to teach crochet to persons with special needs and developmental disabilities. I have been very fortunate to been asked to teach crochet at a day program for adults with special needs, which will no doubt give me inspiration and guidance on establishing my teaching method. It is a challenge to teach anyone to crochet, but teaching persons with special needs presents an instructor with a unique opportunity to expand and cultivate her skills. One must take a step back and see how do break down the steps of the craft to make it interesting, appealing, approachable, enjoyable, and worthwhile to the student.

 “Re-Tooling” and “Material Change“. Currently, I have been taking the time to use tools in a different way. Of course, teach your students proper form, use and technique with their tools (e.g. the hook) but do not hold yourselves prisoners to the...