What is Bullying?
…dmitted to the centre Provide information and workshops for parents Resources: Region of Peel, Bullying Hurts…Inside and Out www.stopbullyingnow.com…
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…dmitted to the centre Provide information and workshops for parents Resources: Region of Peel, Bullying Hurts…Inside and Out www.stopbullyingnow.com…
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…gags around certain smells, tell other people they “stink” Activities – unscented/fragrance-free environments, seat child away from triggering scents (garbage bin), provide child with preferred scent (if they have one) Hypo-reactive responses – what you may see – enjoy strong scents, doesn’t notice “dangerous smells”, trouble identifying smells of food Activities – set up a smelling station – use cotton balls with essential oils, spices, smelly o…
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…Employment strategies for a job seeker who has an intellectual disability. Topics include: Youth and transitional employment strategies Job search strategies ODSP Employment Supports What do employers want to see from you? Play…
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…private area of the site where you can share your story or ideas with the community. Register to become a member. All we ask for is your name and email address and we’ll email you a password. For more information on how to sign up and use Connected Families. Add a comment to a specific piece of content to let others know what you thought of it. Send us feedback and we will try and get back to you within a couple of days. Enjoy your journey throug…
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…fety Consider keeping computers in family room/communal space. Keeping the computer in a communal space can ensure individuals aren’t vulnerable to online predators, scams or viruses. Install filters. Internet filter software can be purchased to control what sites can be accessed. Protect your computer with anti-virus applications. Computer viruses can harm your computer. Prevent the risk of a computer virus by installing an anti-virus software. F…
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…ry out an assessment, develop a service plan, and set goals. Here are some examples of professionals you may encounter: Developmental Pediatrician or Psychologist (a physician who carries out assessments and may diagnose your child). Specialized trained professional such as Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and Behaviour Therapist. A Special Needs Resource Consultant providing support to your child’s child care centre. The s…
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…e of these will occur during the school day; others will happen outside of school. Inside school: Check out the extra-curricular activities offered in the school. Intramural sports activities, use of fitness equipment, clubs (such as drama, chess, or photography), choirs, bands, yearbook and newspaper committees, all offer opportunities to pursue interests and make friends. What activities are you interested in? What will fit into your schedule? A…
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…innovative, affordable, supported housing options within their respective communities. Community Living Peterborough, Community Living Prince Edward, Community Living Toronto and Elmira District Community Living may differ in their journeys within varied rural and urban settings; however, there was real value in comparing their approaches and challenges. To continue building on their experiential successes, the four agencies began to explore foru…
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…What do I possibly have to offer an employer”? If you were to do an online search for the most valuable employee character traits, you’d see that some of the top things employers are looking for are related to your personality. In other words, things you have total control over! Here are some examples of important traits employers look for: Being dependable Carefully following instructions Managing time and materials efficiently Positive attitude/…
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…otor skills (using small muscle groups), gross motor skills (using large muscle groups), expressive communication (speaking), receptive communication (understanding spoken language and following instructions), sensory skills (using sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to explore materials), play and social skills, such as sharing and turn-taking. Ontario Early Years Centres often have activities planned as part of their routine. This allows child…
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