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Our Resource Library contains materials and assistance for early childhood educators and those they serve. Explore our selection of podcasts, tip sheets, websites, documents, and self-study courses.
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For Parents--Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel use this podcast to help equip parents searching for child care options when they have a child with unique needs. They discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act and supports related to that law as well as ways that parents can begin the relationship with a potential child care provider using open ended questions to gather the necessary information to set their child up for success. | Podcast |
Fostering Healthy Social & Emotional Development in Young Children - Tips for Early Childhood Teachers and Providers | "Social and emotional development involves several interrelated areas of development, including social interaction, emotional awareness, and self-regulation.” Here is a helpful PDF from the U.S. Department of Education. | Document |
Fostering Resilience in Families Coping with Depression | Research on children at Head Start age or older whose families face adversities, including depression, has shown that many children do surprisingly well. The word resilience has been used to describe the qualities of these children. Identifying strengths and building on resources are ways of fostering resilience and two of the principle goals of Head Start. | Document |
Four Important Things to Know About the Transition to School | The March 2015 newsletter from the Harvard Family Research Project offers resources to support the process of transition to school. Research shows that children from homes with increased social and economic risk benefit the most from activities that support smooth transitions; yet these are the children least likely to receive them. Features in the newsletter offer both the evidence-base supporting the importance of the transition to school and profiles of programs that are working to support equitable and effective transitions for children and families. | Document |
Fragile X Research Foundation | FRAXA's mission is to accelerate progress toward effective treatments and ultimately a cure for Fragile X, by directly funding the most promising research. FRAXA also supports families affected by Fragile X and raises awareness of this important but virtually unknown disease. FRAXA was founded in 1994 by three parents of children with Fragile X to support scientific research aimed at finding a treatment and a cure for Fragile X. Fragile X research is drastically underfunded, considering its high prevalence, prospects for a cure, and the promise that this research holds for advancing understanding of other disorders like autism, Alzheimer's disease, and X-linked special needs. FRAXA funds grants and fellowships at universities all over the world. We have funded more than $15 million dollars in top-notch science. FRAXA's management expenses have always been just 3% or less of income, as we have just one full-time staff, three part time staff, and hundreds of volunteer parents. Since FRAXA was founded, the Fragile X field has grown tremendously, due in large part to our grass-roots efforts. | Website |
FraserCast | Looking for a new podcast? "FraserCast is a podcast discussing all things autism, mental health, and special needs featuring Fraser experts and families. Hosted by Dave Fettig, senior editor and writer at the University of Chicago, former vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and award-winning journalist." | Website |
Funding Resources to Support Children with Special Needs | This tip sheet highlights funding resources available, including those specific to the state of Minnesota, to support the care of children with special needs. | Tipsheet |
Games for Babies | "It’s never too early to start playing games to help your child reach their sensory, communication, feeding, and motor milestones." Here are some fun suggestions from Pathways on games for babies. They are organized by age group! | Website |
Gender Identity Development in Children | There are many ways parents can promote healthy gender development in children. It helps to understand gender identity and how it forms. Here is an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children website. | Website |
Gender-Expansive and Transgender Children: Books for Students | Gender-Expansive and Transgender Children: Books for Students | Document |
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