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…the Elderly (ACE) The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) is a specialty community legal clinic that was established to provide a range of legal services to low-income seniors in Ontario. The legal services include advice and representation to individual and group clients, public legal education, law reform and community development activities. ACE has been operating since 1984. ACE Brochure: Click here ACE website: Click here A BRAND NEW WORLD:…
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Found an article in KIDS
…cian 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.aboutkidshealth.ca Ontario Minist…
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Found an article in ADULTS, KIDS, SENIORS, YOUTH
…res (epilepsy) and a small head size (microcephaly). Delayed development becomes noticeable by the age of 6 to 12 months, and other common signs and symptoms usually appear in early childhood. Children with Angelman Syndrome typically have a happy, excitable demeanor with frequent smiling, laughter, and hand-flapping movements. Hyperactivity and a short attention span are common. Most affected children also have difficulty sleeping and need less s…
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…ianship: Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee Understanding Capacity, Competency & Consent: Introduction Audio MP3 Audio MP3 Understanding Capacity, Competency & Consent: Personal Care Audio MP3 Audio MP3 Understanding Capacity, Competency & Consent: Property Audio MP3 Audio MP3 Dignity of Risk Recorded at a Transition Planning training forum put on by The Toronto Networks of Specialized Care in partnership with the Developmental Services Tor…
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Found an article in KIDS, YOUTH
…ral Considerations. There are differences in meaning and intention when it comes to non-verbal communication across cultures. It is important to understand the child from a cultural perspective and be mindful to avoid miscommunication. The survival brain and the child’s fight – flight – freeze responses will be reduced when the child feels safe and calm. The child’s thinking brain will turn back on.. Critical things to remember at this time: Do…
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…nts and caregivers expand their communication through the use of simple but powerful visual tools. Visual Communication Workshop: Group Guide Related Links www.ontarioearlyyears.ca www.healthykidstoronto.ca 211.ca Toronto Children’s services…
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…org. The Hanen Centre is a Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization committed to helping parents become the best and most important language teachers for their child. Hanen gives parents the tools to build their child’s language skills during everyday activities and conversations. Visit www.hanen.org for more information. Toddlers (aged 18 months – 2-1/2 years) have figured out what books are all about, but may or may not be ready to hear a…
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Found an article in KIDS, YOUTH
…emember that children are not acting out on purpose, but in fact, they are communicating, “I’m not feeling safe and this is all I know to do to get back to safety!” The adult’s role is to support the child to move out of survival mode to thinking again. When using a trauma-informed lens, be a detective. When responding to children’s behaviour through a trauma informed lens, adults act as a detectives by gathering information through observation,…
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…Believe Support Services for individuals with complex needs, provides programming developed to empower and encourage self growth. Camp activities include arts &crafts, music, drama and recreation. Dates: March 16- March 20, 2020 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Cost: $200 per week Location: 1510 Birchmount Rd., Unit 203 For more information contact: 647-269-5538 or Believedayprogram@gmail.com…
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