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…ctability.ca. While Community Living Toronto makes every effort to provide accurate and complete information, Community Living Toronto accepts no legal liability or other responsibility for any errors, omissions, or statements on this site, or on any site to which these pages connect. ConnectABILITY.ca welcomes suggestions on how to improve our site and correct errors. Some of the information on this site may contain links to other sites created a…
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…is necessary to provide the physician with a detailed history of the child combined with a current physical examination. This includes: diet and feeding behaviours; medical history; past and current medications; social history; and family history. Growth charts for length, weight, and head circumference help in confirming the diagnosis of Failure to Thrive Syndrome.. Additional Resources: KidsHealth – http://kidshealth.org About Kids Health – www….
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…supposed’ to be able to do something. It also helps to follow your child’s lead. For example, if he likes to watch you wash the dishes and enjoys the soapy bubbles, you could start teaching him how to wash his hands. For many adults, it is tempting to jump in and help a child who appears to be struggling with a self-care task. Sometimes adults are quicker to offer assistance when a child has special needs because they assume that he needs help. We…
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…Purvis, KB, Cross DR, Dansereau DF, Parris SR. (2013) Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI): A Systemic Approach to Complex Developmental Trauma. Retrieved June 11, 2020 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3877861/ Siegel, DJ(2010) Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation. New York, NY: Bantam Book. Excerpt of: Hand Model of The Brain retrieved June 15, 2020 from https://www.psychalive.org/minding-the-brain-by…
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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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…se as reinforcements for appropriate behaviours or when a specific task is completed. Examples: Going to the park, watching a video, bouncing on a therapy ball etc. These are fun for both the parents and the child and promote social interaction. Works well with children who are able to wait before getting their reward. Food Reinforcements Using food reinforcement may work well for children who are not yet responding to verbal praise and are not ye…
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…ding. Zoe and Kirra provide information about LIGHTS, what they offer, how they work and who might benefit from getting engaged with them as well as answering your questions. Recorded at the Shared Learning Forum February 22, 2019 Download a PDF of the presentation…
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…raphy Scan (CT or a CAT scan) – a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called “slices”), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general X-rays. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – a diagnostic procedure that uses a combin…
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…with hand (or finger). Wait for the presentation of the item. Teaching the New Skill Teaching a new skill involves preparation. When you are teaching a new skill, consider using photos or pictures symbols that represent each step. In some cases visual supports help your child to understand what is expected of them or can be used to teach him to communicate with others. As mentioned earlier, we are going to teach Abdi to request a food item first b…
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…lty. Include information on how accommodations can be made for your child. Communication Offer information that helps your child understand and be understood by others. If your child uses a communication binder with picture symbols, you can add a copy to this section. Sensory Inform others about your child’s sensory likes and dislikes. For example, your child may have a strong dislike of certain textures or fabrics. Behaviour Describe and explain…
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