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- (ADA) Americans With Disabilities Act open
This info module offers an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It discusses the titles and definitions within the ADA and it explains reasonable accommodations in child care settings.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicThis training tool kit offers an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It discusses the titles and definitions within the ADA and it explains reasonable accommodations in child care settings.
- (ADHD) Navigating the Landscape of ADHD open
Have you ever wished you had a map to use when caring for a child with ADHD? Travel through this info module in discovery of the myths and facts of ADHD and strategies for inclusion of children with ADHD.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicHave you ever wished you had a map to use when caring for a child with ADHD? Travel through this training tool kit in discovery of the myths and facts of ADHD and strategies for inclusion of children with ADHD.
- (Anxiousness) Helping the Child Who is Anxious open
Childhood is often seen as a happy-go-lucky time with no worries or cares. However, the reality is that children experience times of stress and upheaval that leave them feeling anxious and unsure. Because of this, children need a sense of safety and security from their primary caregivers. Some children will be more anxious than other children and for varying reasons. All children need consistency and nurturance from the people close to them in order to feel secure in an often insecure world. Some level of anxiety is a normal part of growing up for most children.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicChildhood is often seen as a happy-go-lucky time with no worries or cares. However, the reality is that children experience times of stress and upheaval that leave them feeling anxious and unsure. Because of this, children need a sense of safety and security from their primary caregivers. Some children will be more anxious than other children and for varying reasons. All children need consistency and nurturance from the people close to them in order to feel secure in an often insecure world. Some level of anxiety is a normal part of growing up for most children
- New Apraxia - Understanding the Diagnosis open
Apraxia is perhaps the most misunderstood of all speech disorders. This info module will discuss the neurological speech impairment, apraxia. It provides a general overview of apraxia and the impact it can have on speech development.
- Asperger's Syndrome: Diagnosis and Strategies open
This info module provides an overview of Asperger syndrome. It outlines the diagnosis process, characteristics and red flags, and strategies for supporting children with Asperger syndrome.
- (Asthma) Children and Asthma open
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can be life threatening. This info module provides an overview of the signs and symptoms of asthma and tips for safely including children with asthma in child care settings.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicAsthma is a chronic lung disease that can be life threatening. This training tool kit provides an overview of the signs and symptoms of asthma and tips for safely including children with asthma in child care settings.
- (Autism) What is Autism? open
This info module will examine the key characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and give strategies for effectively including a child with autism in a child care setting. The info module includes facts about autism and specific strategies for implementing in child care programs.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicThis training tool kit will examine the key characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and give strategies for effectively including a child with autism in child care settings. The training tool kit includes facts about autism and specific strategies for implementing in child care programs.
- BEAM: Bridging Education and Mental Health open
BEAM (Bridging Education And Mental Health) is an intervention model and conceptual framework developed for use by teachers/caregivers with the assistance of a BEAM coach. It uses strategies from the educational (positive behavior supports) and mental health (therapeutic) perspectives to address social-emotional development on four different levels.
- (Bipolar) Children and Youth with Bipolar Disorder: Systems of Care open
This info module provides an overview of the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder. It focuses on the importance of systems of care in meeting the needs of children and youth with bipolar disorder.
- (Biting) When Biting Happens: Strategies for Staff, Children, and Parents open
Biting can be a common behavior among young children. The reasons why children bite other people can differ from child to child. This info module will discuss strategies for providers, parents, and children when biting happens.
- (Bullying) Why Don't They Like Me? A Look at Bullying open
This info module will define harassment as well as examine the common views and types of bullying. It will give useful tips for talking with children about bullying and how intervention strategies can be used.
- (Early Intervention) How Early Intervention Works:
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) System openThis info module gives an overview of Early Childhood Special Education in Minnesota. It discusses the federal and state laws that govern special education and the services available to families.
- (Fathers) Fathers of Children with Special Needs open
This info module offers a variety of useful tips for fathers of children with special needs, as well as new fathers. The info module discusses research specific to the father’s role in caring for children with special needs.
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder open
This info module will examine behaviors and strategies relating to children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). It also discusses the neurological and behavioral effects of FASD.
- The First Signs: Red Flags and Referral open
This info module will highlight developmental milestones and red flags for atypical child development. It includes information on local resources and gives tips for sharing concerns with families.
- (Food Allergies) Children and Severe Food Allergies open
Signs and symptoms of allergies can vary immensely because they depend on the type of allergy, the level of exposure, and the individual’s reaction. This info module provides important information about myths and facts associated with food allergies as well as signs, symptoms, and prevention practices for children with severe food allergies.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicSigns and symptoms of allergies can vary immensely because they depend on the type of allergy, the level of exposure, and the individual’s reaction. This training tool kit provides important information about myths and facts associated with food allergies as well as signs, symptoms, and prevention practices for children with severe food allergies.
- (Health & Safety) Defining Quality Health & Safety in the Early Care Environment open
This info module outlines guidelines, standards, and regulations for quality health and safety practices in early care environments. It also offers a brief history of health and safety standards in child care settings.
- (IDEA) IDEA: Natural and Least Restrictive Environment open
In this info module, participants will examine the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 and its implications for schools and child care settings. Included are important principles of least restrictive environments, natural settings, and the IEP process.
- (Inclusion) Inclusion In After School Environments open
Today, children and youth with special needs successfully participate side by side with their able bodied peers in a wide variety of after school activities and programs. In fact, federal law mandates this opportunity. This info module offers tips for planning and adapting after school environments in order to include children with special needs.
- (Inclusion) New Inclusion Strategies, Embedded Learning and Universal Design: Definitions and Strategies open
Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for additional adaptation or specialized design. This info module will discuss the philosophy and strategies for universal design and embedded learning.
- (Inclusion) Strategies for Successful Inclusion open
This info module provides seven strategies for creating an inclusive environment. The info module also outlines four key principles of developmentally appropriate, inclusive care for all young children.
- New
Kindergarten Readiness and Transition open
Entering kindergarten can be an exciting time. There are new classrooms, new teachers, new friends, and new things to learn. As with any new endeavor, this transition can cause feelings of anxiousness in parents and children. This info module will give an overview of kindergarten readiness and tips for a successful transition to kindergarten.
- Language of Disability open
Language and terminology is ever changing. In order to promote an inclusive society, one must consider what is respectful of people with special needs in their use of language and terminology. This info module promotes an awareness of language and offers guidelines for using terminology.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicLanguage and terminology is ever changing. In order to promote an inclusive society, one must consider what is respectful of people with special needs in their use of language and terminology. This training tool kit promotes an awareness of language and offers guidelines for using terminology.
- (Literacy) New Dads & Early Literacy - How to Support Dads in their Role as Literacy Role-Models open
This info module outlines the importance of male role models in the development of early literacy. It offers tips for including fathers in literacy activities and resources for literature with positive male role models.
- (Literacy) New Early Literacy for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs open
: This info module discusses developmentally appropriate tips for promoting early literacy in infants and toddlers with special needs. With an overview of language and literacy development, this info module offers strategies for language promotion.
- (Literacy) New Early Literacy for Preschool Children with Special Needs open
This info module discusses developmentally appropriate tips for promoting early literacy in preschool children with special needs. It offers a variety of techniques for preschool children with special needs, as well as strategies specific to promoting literacy in children with autism spectrum disorders.
- (Literacy) New Emergent Literacy - Introduction open
Emergent literacy begins at birth and is encouraged through participation with adults in fun, meaningful activities. This info module highlights the adult’s role in emergent literacy and offers helpful reading strategies.
- More Alike Than Different open
Nationwide, there are approximately 5.8 million children reported with disabilities. Child care providers have unique opportunities to help break down barriers and be models to all children by treating children with special needs as children first. This info module will discuss the importance of child first language and the effect that stereotypes can have on people with disabilities.
- Minnesota Special Needs Levy Funding open
This info module discusses the funding resources available to support children with disabilities in school-age care programs. The info module focuses on explaining the programs and children who would qualify for special needs levy funding.
- Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) open
The Nurtured Heart Approach is a method used to transform challenging behaviors in children with a high intensity temperament. This info module will cover the four parts of the Nurtured Hear Approach: super energizing success, refusing to energize or reward negativity, providing the perfect level of limit-setting and consequences, and creating a powerful internal sense of success for all children.
- Neurotoxins and Young Children: Developmental Impacts open
A neurotoxin is a poisonous agent or substance that inhibits, damages, or destroys the tissues of the nervous system. This info module will explain the common neurotoxins that affect a child’s development.
- Neurotoxinas en los niños perqueños: Impacto en el Desarrollo open
Una neurotoxina es un agente toxico o sustancia que inhibe, daña o destruye los tejidos del sistema nervioso, especialmente las neuronas, el conducto cellular del sistema nervioso central del cuerpo humano.
- Nonverbal Learning Disorder open
This info module provides an overview of Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD). It also provides useful strategies for including children with NLD in community settings.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicThis training tool kit provides an overview of Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD). It also provides useful strategies for including children with NLD in community settings.
- (Obesity) Childhood Overweight and Obesity: The Impact and Implications open
There has been an increase in obesity in children across all age, ethnic, gender, racial, and socioeconomic groups. This info module will discuss the factors that contribute to childhood overweight and obesity. It will also discuss the impact of obesity on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development, as well as highlight some prevention and intervention strategies.
- Oral and Feeding Skills and Development open
Oral skill development affects how successful a child will be in eating and speech. This info module will provide developmental information and red flags for when a child may need to be referred for further screening.
- New Practical Tips for Sharing Developmental Concerns with Families open
Families and providers experience a range of emotions when they first suspect a child may have some developmental delays or concerns. This info module offers practical tips for talking with families when concerns arise. It also includes an overview of developmental milestones and observation techniques.
- (Privacy) Data Privacy and Confidentiality open
This info module gives a brief overview of data privacy and confidentiality standards. It offers useful information on the classification of data and the conditions in which information can be released, as well as data privacy scenarios and suggestions.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicThis training tool kit gives a brief overview of data privacy and confidentiality standards. It offers useful information on the classification of data and the conditions in which information can be released, as well as data privacy scenarios and suggestions.
- Supporting Sensory Preferences in Children, part 1 - Overview open
All children have unique sensory preferences and sometimes these preferences can interfere with learning, social growth, and may result in challenging behavior. Part one of this info module will give a brief overview of sensory processing and preferences in children.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicAll children have unique sensory preferences and sometimes these preferences can interfere with learning, social growth, and may result in challenging behavior. Part one of this training tool kit will give a brief overview of sensory processing and preferences in children.
- Supporting Sensory Preferences in Children, part 2 - Strategies open
All children have unique sensory preferences and sometimes these preferences can interfere with learning, social growth, and may result in challenging behavior. Part two of this info module will provide specific strategies for promoting sensory activities and interventions for children with sensory processing disorder.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicAll children have unique sensory preferences and sometimes these preferences can interfere with learning, social growth, and may result in challenging behavior. Part two of this training tool kit will provide specific strategies for promoting sensory activities and interventions for children with sensory processing disorder.
- Tourette Syndrome and Young Children open
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, rapid movements and vocalizations that occur repeatedly. This info module provides background information on the signs and symptoms of Tourette syndrome as well as strategies for including children with Tourette syndrome in child care settings.
"Do it yourself" Training Tool Kit is now available on this topicTourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, rapid movements and vocalizations that occur repeatedly. This training tool kit provides background information on the signs and symptoms of Tourette syndrome as well as strategies for including children with Tourette syndrome in child care settings.
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