And even adults. No one is too old for it. It tells you exactly what they need. You get an edge with kids Max's age. Then, tell them they aren't clumsy, bad, dumb or lazy, and that they are not alone.
Some kids find sensory comfort and support in foods with a sour taste.
They are tools to make your bodies work better. Find out what will help Max take the bite out of sixth grade. Foods that are crunchy, chewy, salty, sweet, sour or spicy, or ones that can be sucked, bitten, pulled or licked provide good sensory feedback. Make learning syntax a moving experience for Max and his classmates or cousins. Then print nouns, verbs, objects and phrases on cards.