It’s Cool to Care (Week Six) Hello Song Review visual schedule/rules Review Kids Bill of Rights Puppet show: Script of scenario “Caring is Cool” with the puppets: Act out two scenarios with puppets Feedback from kids on puppets’ actions in …
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It is natural to become anxious when we do not understand what is expected in certain situations or settings. In other words, when environmental and/or situational demands become unclear, it can generate anxiety in many of us. All children experience …
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All children experience some form of anxiety; this is to be expected and can be a response to something positive or negative happening in a child’s life. Feeling anxious can be associated with changes in routines, family dynamics, new experiences …
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Asha is a three-year old girl who looks forward to playing in the outdoor sandbox. Asha gets very excited when she has a chance to dig with her hands and build mountains. However, when the teacher reminds Asha that it …
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Joining a group of children in a game or asking a friend to play can be very challenging for some children. Playing and interacting with others is an important social skill that children need to learn. As a parent, teacher, …
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Materials Required: 2 puppets 2 games for the puppet show (e.g., Connect 4, or Hungry, hungry hippos) puppet theatre (optional) visual schedule outlining the schedule for this session rules board crayons, markers or pencils (one per child) scissors (one per …
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Fact Sheet What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition that is characterized by three main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It is the most prevalent childhood psychiatric disorder in Canada. ADHD is …
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Fact Sheet
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
For diagnostic purposes in North America, this category of disorders is currently identified as Pervasive Developmental Disorders or PDD (1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, American Psychiatric Association).
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Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a child’s rate and pattern of development. This neurodevelopmental disorder* is common and may affect children to varying degrees. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have challenges with social interactions, …
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Setting the Stage for Learning Introduction Creating a successful learning environment for children with ASD may require adaptations in the following areas: physical environment, visual supports, transition strategies, schedule and routines. Children with ASD in Group Child Care Settings An …
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