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…the functional assessment suggest that the function of the behaviour is to obtain an activity (obtain more play time). Another possible function of the behaviour is to escape an activity – Asha may be escaping the activity that comes after “tidy up” time. But we’re going to focus on “planning for change” for the first possible reason seeing as the activities that come after “tidying up” are ones that Asha also enjoys. Now it’s time to move onto th…
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…dian not-for-profit charitable organization committed to helping parents become the best and most important language teachers for their child. Hanen gives parents the tools to build their child’s language skills during everyday activities and conversations. Visit www.hanen.org for more information. If you have a child with autism spectrum disorder, you may find it difficult to join in with him when he’s playing, or to catch his attention when you…
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…depending on the child’s progress within a reasonable amount of time. Set new objectives on a regular basis, or at least every 3 months. 4. Teaching Adaptive Behaviours In order to help a child experience success, she/he must be provided with the right level of support and rewards. As the child progresses, the frequency of support/prompts and rewards can be gradually decreased. This helps the child to succeed by working in small steps towards the…
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…anxiety’ as the lockdown lifts. Resources for Seniors Chatting to Wellness offers free 1-1 chatting sessions over the phone to all seniors, across Canada to help isolated seniors feel connected and reduce stress. Bob Rumball has developed a series of Mental Health and Wellness videos for deaf seniors with ASL interpretations. The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health shares physical distancing activities, virtual visits toolkits, tips for…
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…ur family or finances may seem very personal. You can choose not to answer questions you find personal or intrusive. If you feel uncomfortable providing certain information, ask why it is required and how it will be used to benefit your child. Once you know how the information will be used, you can decide whether you would like to share it. What is “Informed Consent”? As we mentioned earlier, professionals may ask you for personal information abou…
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…oping Skills for Kids. (2019). Deep Breathing Exercises for Kids! Retrieved from https://copingskillsforkids.com/deep-breathing-exercises-for-kids. Kostelyk, Sharla. (2020). 175 Sensory Activity Ideas for Kids. Retrieved from https://www.thechaosandtheclutter.com/archives/175-sensory-activity-ideas-kids/. Minero, E. & Fleming, N. (2020). DIY Ways to Meet a Child’s Sensory Needs at Home. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/diy-ways-m…
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…ome to families, physicians and the public. Telephone: (613) 321-2267 Toll-free: 1-800-465-6744 Turner Syndrome Foundation – www.turnersyndromefoundation.org The Foundation’s advocacy efforts identify these gaps and give voice to leaders who can make a difference. The vision to improve the understanding of Turner Syndrome and to render support for women and children living with Turner Syndrome is made possible by advancing communications and inspi…
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…people. Each group must select rewards to reinforce the introduction of a new or difficult task. (Possible examples of tasks could be toileting, bedtime routine, safety issues [staying together outside], behaviours such as hitting). Ideally the task chosen should be one that a parent in the group is trying to teach their child. Have the group specify the task, break the task down into smaller steps if necessary and determine how often and for wha…
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…ture symbol with hand (or finger). Wait for sensory activity. Teaching the New Skill Teaching a new skill involves preparation. Begin by collecting a few sensory activities that give your child the same feeling as the sensory activity they are engaging in. In our example, we will collect a mini trampoline, rocking boat, a Preston Roll, and a Sit n’ Spin. We also need to find an area in the home and classroom to store these materials and keep them…
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…gies that can support people who are preparing for employment or currently searching for job opportunities. The webcast will also look at ways people can continue to expand on their employment goals even if they already have a job. In this webcast, we will discuss: Key considerations for managing expectations and setting realistic goals; Tips for preparing and navigating the job-seeking process; The role of a job developer and employment agency; S…
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