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…ng to teach Michael how to “ask a friend to play”. We will create a social script that describes what Michael can do to ask a friend to play. For more details on the strategies and teaching techniques we used to help Michael learn how to “ask a friend to play” visit our “Teaching New Skills” section. Making the Behaviour Ineffective The last step is to make problem behaviour ineffective, meaning that it no longer works for the child. Keeping in mi…
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…s right, one arm at a time!” Verbally praise your child for each step he accomplishes – “Good work taking your shoes off!” Encourage your child to sit down to complete the steps. This may provide more stability while dressing or undressing. Break the skill into smaller steps and teach one step at a time. This process is known as Task Analysis – you’ll find more details in the For More Information box at the end of this tip sheet. Use visuals, such…
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…g., an elbow) until it goes all the way around. Then another body part is “passed” around. Pass the Spoon Group passes the spoon around with a small ball on it, helping each other to finish as fast as they can. Paper Punch/Basketball Throw A piece of newspaper is stretched by two teachers in the centre of the circle. Each child gets to punch through a piece and then the pieces are scrunched up into balls. Once every child has punched through a pap…
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…anner. Indoor / Outdoor Cooperative Play Ideas: Motorboat Paper Punch / Basketball Throw Musical Hoops Hot Potato Walking to a Wall Name Exchange Choo Choo Train Simon Says Blindfold Walk Pass a Funny Face Red Light, Green Light Duck, Duck, Goose Indoor Cooperative Play Ideas: Lotto and bingo games Puzzles Murals Quilts Friendship trees…
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Conflict Resolution (Between Peers) Welcome Song Visual Schedule and Rules (welcome song, puppet show, discussion, story, calming activities, song, goodbye song) Review “Stop, Slow Down” visual Puppet Show – Bessie is holding a toy car. Bumble walks up to Bessie and says: Hey, that’s my car, I had it first! He tries to take the car from Bessie. [RED light is shown] Bessie: No, it’s mine! (and turns away from Bumble holding the car) Bumble hits Be…
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…he First-Then visual board after you notice that the child is feeling more comfortable with the “new food” experiences described above. Allow for sensory exploration of new foods through planned activities that are fun and enjoyable. Through sensory exploration, the child can be introduced to the new food slowly by looking at, touching, and smelling it, without the pressure of having to eat it. The child learns about the new food through activitie…
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…nd creating real impact. Program Details: May 5 – August 15, once a week (Tuesday or Thursday, from 6-8/8:30pm) Application deadline: April 15th at 11:59 PM EST Who Can Apply? Disabled youth (18-30) living in Canada Excited to invest in themselves and their future Passionate about making a difference while growing alongside a supportive community Our first cohort will take place in Toronto! However, we will be expanding nationally by the end of th…
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…Start with a skill that is developmentally appropriate and achievable. For example, a child is working on snipping with scissors. At each step of learning the task write down the success, such as “I can cut on the line,” and help them put it into their can. When a child says “I can’t do it” you can use this method to help guide them through the problem. Tips for Infants and Young Toddlers For infants and young toddlers, having a soothing and respo…
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…t school or in the community. http://healthcareathome.ca/central/en http://www.senioryears.com/seniorcentres-Ont.html A Seniors Social and information website https://www.ontario.ca/page/information-seniors Information on Senior’s Agencies in Ontario Sources: Public Health Agency of Canada handout — If you fall or witness a fall, do you know what to do? Active Independent Aging — A community guide for falls prevention and Active living – Facts abo…
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…d fun. Remember to be patient, stay positive and make it fun! Sources Canadian Pediatric Society (2019). Caring for Kids: When your child is a picky eater. https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/when_your_child_is_a_picky_eater City of Toronto (n.d.) Picky Eating. https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/childrenparenting/pregnancy-and-parenting/parenting/feeding-your-child/feeding-yourtoddlerpreschooler/picky-eating/ Community Living Toronto (n…
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