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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Found an article in KIDS
…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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Found an article in KIDS
…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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…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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Found an article in ADULTS, SENIORS, YOUTH
…a cell phone company might offer you a free phone. When you go to get your free phone you discover they have added all sorts of other charges, such as activation fees, fees for airtime and texting, taxes and other service fees. This so called ‘free phone’ could end up costing you hundreds of dollars every month. If you sign into a contract with a company for services, such as cell phone plans, they often offer good looking deals. This deal may or…
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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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…m 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, Relationship Group: relationship.group.toronto@gmail.com See flyer for more details…
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Found a news in ADULTS, SENIORS
…m Please note 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, Jason Maher: jmaher@connectability.ca, Relationship Group: relationship.group.toronto@gmail.com See flyer for more details…
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Found an article in ADULTS, SENIORS
…in a way that’s appropriate for your workplace and role. Flexibility – Be open to change, new responsibilities, or shifting schedules. Self-Care & Reliability – Take care of your well-being and show up ready to contribute. Strong Communication – Express yourself clearly, listen actively, and resolve issues calmly. You don’t need years of experience to be a great employee. Employers appreciate people who take their roles seriously, show initiative…
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Found an article in ADULTS, SENIORS, YOUTH
…for. It shows we’re serious and gives them something to remember us by. We Practice What to Say Before we talk to someone new, we practice. This helps build confidence and makes it easier to speak up when we’re nervous. Sometimes we write out what we want to say, so we can review it ahead of time. We’re Ready for Questions We think about what someone might ask and try to prepare answers. If we’ll need support on the job, we explain that clearly an…
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