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Facilitating Friendships between Children

Before your child begins school you may want to provide him with opportunities to spend time with other children his age. This is the best way to help him develop the social skills he will need to make friends and …
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Practical Strategies for Developing Fine Motor Skills

Introduction to Fine Motor Development Fine Motor Definition: The ability to coordinate the small muscles of the hand. This includes the ability to grasp, pick up, release, imitate, and copy patterns. These small muscles perform the movements used in writing …
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Physical Changes in the Home

One of the important things that can make a difference to remaining in one’s own home may be the accessibility features of the residence. If a person experiences lessened mobility, stairs may pose a challenge. A person with symptoms of …
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How to Prevent Falls at Home

A person with a developmental disability under the age of 65 years, may be eligible for assistance through government programs to help cover the cost of specialized footwear, walking aids and other safety devices. For example, in Ontario apply for …
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Risk Assessment Checklist

Circle the bullets that best identify current safety practice. Home: I lock all doors and I close all windows when leaving or sleeping I have a cordless phone or cell phone I have a flashlight I have a well lit …
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