Fact Sheet
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder that occurs in approximately 1 out of every 15,000 births.
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For many children, routines are important because they provide reassurance and a sense of security. For children experiencing change, challenging situations or unpredictability in their lives, it is helpful to have a stable routine. Preparing children for transitions and having …
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Some Specific Activities for Communication Development Alternative Communication Methods Completion Toys Developing Attention Span Easing The Transition to School: What the Family can do First/Then General Programming Strategies for a Child with PDD Making Choices Mid Ear Infections in the …
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Caregiver Behaviour and Expectations As caregivers, the things we say and do, our behaviour and our expectations can sometimes contribute to a child’s anxiety. Working to build and maintain safe, comfortable, predictable, positive relationships with each child can prevent and …
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“Children with special needs and their families have access to child care and appropriate supports in the neighbourhood where they live.” Inclusion: Children with special needs have the same opportunity to attend and actively participate in child care programs as …
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Social skills represent the ability to accommodate or adapt to on-going situations and social interactions. Often, behavioural difficulties can result from weak or poorly developed social skills, and difficulties with language and communication. A child with language and communication difficulties …
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A hearing loss ranges from mild (hard of hearing) to profound (deaf). Specialists (audiologist, speech and language pathologist) can assist Early Childhood Educators in understanding the degree to which development of communication skills will be affected by the child’s hearing …
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Children with visual impairments often require physical and programming adaptations to be made to their educational setting. Children should be encouraged and provided with opportunities to be independent. Repetition and routines can help a child to understand their visual environment, …
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Sharing is an important social skill that is difficult to learn for many children (e.g., “Would I give another child my toys, if I can have them all to myself instead?”) Children often become very attached to certain toys and …
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Prompting and fading are two important teaching techniques that can (and should) be used in everyday activities such as tidying up after play, learning self-help skills like brushing teeth, and appropriate social skills. These techniques can be used at home …
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