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| MN Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network | Our guest Dr. Jennifer Hall-Lande, a lead researcher on the MN ADDM Network, invites us into a helpful discussion related to early care and education. She specializes in research in early identification and prevalence of autism and other developmental disabilities at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration and the Masonic Institute on the Developing Brain (MIDB). She is also a clinical psychologist and serves as the CDC’s Act Early Ambassador to Minnesota. Dr. Hall-Lande shares updated information about national autism numbers as well as Minnesota’s prevalence and explains the way this critical information is gathered. She discusses symptoms of autism and shares ways that the early childhood educator can assist families as they navigate the pathway to diagnosis. | Podcast |
| MN Department of Education - Early Childhood Outdoor Learning | All children learn through play and exploration. Young children throughout Minnesota have access to rivers, prairies, forests, landscaped cities, and wonderful park systems through four distinct seasons. These environments are a resource that can be used by educators to support children’s development. This guide was written by Anna Dutke, Jenny Hanlon, and Shiela Williams Ridge and was made possible using federal funding through the PreschoolDevelopment Grants Birth through Five. | |
| MN DHS Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation to Child Care | Are you wondering:What is Mental Health Consultation (MHC)? What are Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation benefits?Who are the consultants?When is consultation needed?What to expect?Cost?Contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Coordinator: dhs.ecmh@state.mn.us | Document |
| MN Early Learning Guidelines Birth to Three | MN Early Learning Guidelines Birth to Three | Document |
| Models of Inclusion in Child Care | The Models of Inclusion in Child Care Project is aimed at providing the first investigation of programs and strategies which result in improved access of families having children with emotional or behavioral disorders to child care which is inclusive, family-centered, culturally-appropriate, and of high quality. The proposed project is outlined on the website, as well as articles, reports and workshop information generated by the research study. | Document |
| Monolingual Homes, Bilingual Babies? | A new study shows how children in monolingual households can better pick up a second language. | Document |
| More Alike Than Different | Audio Coming SOON!Explore ability awareness and respect for diversity within the child care setting. Examine your own attitudes around disability and how that impacts child care practices including inclusion and expulsion. Develop strategies for successful inclusion of children with disabilities. This is an online self-study course.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area -II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences (10 Hours)CDA Content Area -Content Area II: Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development (10 Hours)Level 1 - Explores | Course |
| Most Parents Don't Think They are Meeting Nutritional Needs | Even though most American parents believe good nutrition is important for their children, only one-third think they're doing a good job teaching their kids healthy eating habits, a new survey shows. | Document |
| Mothers and Infants Connect Through Song | As one of the first records of human music, infant-directed singing permeates cultural boundaries and parenting traditions. The act of mothers singing to infants is a universal behavior that seemingly withstands the test of time. | Document |
| Motor Development of Infants--What to Expect and When to be Concerned (Part 1) | In the first part of our series on Infant and Toddler Development Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss critical milestones in an infant’s fine and gross motor development. Our hosts discuss common things to look for at the stages of 3 months through 1 year and highlight some concerns that would require further investigation. We will also talk about the ways child care providers and parents can encourage physical development at this important age. | Podcast |
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