Autism Spectrum Disorder: Supporting Children and Youth
Welcome to this training program on supporting the development of young children with autism (ASD).
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Welcome to this training program on supporting the development of young children with autism (ASD).
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Developing Functional Play and Adaptive Behaviour Introduction Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have challenges with functional play skills and adaptive behaviour (tasks associated with daily living). They benefit from environmental supports and direct instruction to develop their play skills …
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Resources for transition planning for seniors
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Health and longevity is related to lifestyle and predisposition to certain health conditions. Aging well depends on maintaining one’s health by making healthy choices. This checklist can help to identify aspects of the individual’s lifestyle that may result in health …
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There is evidence that men and women with developmental disabilities are subject to some differences in the onset and progress of aging due to hereditary, environmental and lifestyle factors. This adds to the complexity of the aging process for this …
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One of the important things that can make a difference to remaining in one’s own home may be the accessibility features of the residence. If a person experiences lessened mobility, stairs may pose a challenge. A person with symptoms of …
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It is important to establish and maintain a transition planning process with the home before, during and after the move. The following checklist provides a guide to transition planning meetings with the provider of the alternative home whether it is …
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There are many transitions in life. This Guide focuses on the transition to older adulthood for people with developmental disabilities. It is important to keep in mind that transition to older adulthood is not merely about accessing a variety of …
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Families are the principle care giver for most people with developmental disabilities. Often families share this care-giving role with a service provider such as a developmental service agency. The transitions that occur during the aging process may require changes in …
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For anxiety to be prevented or reduced, children must feel safe, cared for and be able to understand what is expected of them. Use the checklist below to evaluate your classroom environment, then follow the suggestions.
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