Found an article in KIDS
…e bus safety. Ask parents about bus safety information at the same time as school schedules. Bus rules that are consistent at home and child care are much easier to follow. For safety and consistency reasons, set up a Bus Stop Safety Plan. The plan may include 10 steps out, 10 steps over, designated partners/ buddies, following the teacher/leader/adult Practice the bus rules with the children as an activity in your regular program. Review the bus…
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…ssors. Learning to cut is a long process. Sometimes small child-sized self opening scissors can help. Begin with single snips on stiff paper and gradually progress to cutting lines etc. Self help: As children progress in their dressing skills and begin to attempt fastenings, they improve their fine motor skills. Teaching step by step and making some adaptations (such as a zipper ring) can make this process more successful. Spreading and cutting wi…
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…th clothing. When her parents dress her in tight clothing for the day, she complains that she feels uncomfortable and will often take her clothes off. Alice has a sensory avoiding pattern for proprioception. For children that are hypersensitive to proprioceptive stimuli, strategies can be used to help them build awareness of their movements and body positions. Strategies to assist a child with hypersensitivity for proprioceptive processing: Use…
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…ging accessory, One set of over-the-ear headphones and free music setup. http://musicproject.ca/ Alive Inside Clip of Henry This is an excerpt from Alive Inside, a documentary about the Music and Memory nonprofit project, a film by Michael Rossato-Bennett. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG7X-cy9iqA The Toronto Dementia Network The Toronto Dementia Network collects, organizes and disseminates information about dementia related services and events…
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Found an article in ADULTS, YOUTH
…won’t find me part-time employment. I might lose some or all of my ODSP Income Support benefits if I work. Answers TRUE – Community Living Toronto is one of several ODSP Employment Supports service providers. TRUE – You are more than welcome to find a job on your own. If you do find an employer who is interested in hiring or interviewing you, we can assist you and, if necessary, will meet with the employer in order to explain our services further…
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…, or build up the handle by wrapping masking tape around it several times. [insert photo] Snack Ideas If your child is a fussy eater, try to include at least one food item you know your child likes in his snack. This will give him something to look forward to and help him focus on eating the snack. Some schools do not allow children to bring food containing peanuts or other nuts. You may want to check with your child’s school regarding its policy….
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…on. Half-open eyes and mouth. Near death, some people’s eyes remain partly open and look glassy. Their mouths may fall open. Stop-and-start breathing. Your loved ones breathing pattern may change, and there may be long periods between breaths. This interrupted and irregular breathing is very common in the final hours of life. Care and comfort for both of you You may already know many of the things you can do to comfort your loved one. They may be…
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…. This proof of identity can be used for things such as: cashing a cheque, opening a new bank account, obtaining a credit card, boarding a domestic flight, returning goods to a store, obtaining hotel accommodation and renting a home video. Who is eligible for an Ontario photo card? People living in Ontario who are 16 years of age or older who do not hold a driver’s license are eligible for the Ontario photo card. People with a driver’s license wil…
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…e a zoom link will be sent prior to each session. If you are interested in registering, please contact one of the following. Linda Ger Walters: lingerwalters@gmail.com or 416.716.8343 Relationship Group: relationship.group.toronto@gmail.com See flyer for more details…
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…organizations and shared on ConnectABILITY, such as informative PDF documents and images. Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology ConnectABILITY is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies: Input and output devices, such as keyboard navigation and screen readers. ConnectABILITY is not compatible with: Internet Explorer, and browsers older than 3 major versions or Mobile operating systems older than 5 years….
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