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ADA and Playground Accessibility Outdoor play areas for children ages 2 or older should be given equal opportunity to play. Playground equipment and facilities constructed or altered on or after March 15, 2012, must comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Document
Adaptability and Mood--How to Help Children with Change Some children have difficulty when it comes to adjusting to attempts to change or influence what they are doing. Change is often hard for many of us when we are doing something we really enjoy! When you also factor in a child’s natural mood, you can find yourself in a struggle with a young child. In this podcast, Cindy and Priscilla will talk about ideas to help children who may struggle with adapting to changes in their world. Podcast
ADHD in Young Children: Use Recommended Treatment First Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry recommend behavior therapy over medication as first-line treatment for young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently analyzed healthcare claims data for young children insured by Medicaid between 2008 and 2011 and young children insured through employer-sponsored insurance between 2008 and 2014, finding that approximately 75% of young children with ADHD received medicine as treatment. Only about 50% of young children with ADHD in Medicaid and 40% with employer-sponsored insurance received psychological services, which may have included behavior therapy. Website
Administration for Children and Families The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. ACF programs aim to achieve the following: families and individuals empowered to increase their own economic independence and productivity; strong, healthy, supportive communities that have a positive impact on the quality of life and the development of children; partnerships with individuals, front-line service providers, communities, American Indian tribes, Native communities, states, and Congress that enable solutions which transcend traditional agency boundaries; services planned, reformed, and integrated to improve needed access; and a strong commitment to working with people with developmental disabilities, refugees, and migrants to address their needs, strengths, and abilities. Website
Administration on Disabilities (AoD) The Administration on Disabilities works with states, communities, and partners in the disability networks to increase the independence, productivity, and community integration of individuals with disabilities. AoD includes the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) and the Independent Living Administration (ILA). AIDD is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities to make their own choices, contribute to society, have supports to live independently, and live free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Website
Afar Mabaadi' oo Muhiim ku ah Xanaanada Kuhaboon Da'da iyo Korinimada Caruurta Yar Yar oo Dhan (Four Key Principles of Developmentally Appropriate Inclusive Care) Mabaadi'da muhiimka ah ee lagama maarmaanka u ah bixinta daryeel ku habboon korriinka carruurta oo dhan. The key principles necessary to provide developmentally appropriate care for all children. Tipsheet
After the Fire: The Teachable Moment Created by Prevention 1st for classroom teachers, preschools, and day care providers of children affected by a fire. The program provides free materials that help teachers and caregivers deal with the emotional trauma of children and move beyond the incident to teach life-saving fire safety and fire prevention. The program includes: 3 teaching modules with age-appropriate activities for processing the fire event, fire survival skills, and fire prevention skills; Reading list of books in English and Spanish that facilitate discussion of a fire incident, fire safety or fire prevention; Household safety checklists, and at-home activities students can take home. Website
Afterschool Alliance The Afterschool Alliance website offers this brief entitled "Afterschool and Students with Special Needs." The brief shares success stories of programs which have utilized inclusion to assist children in adapting to their community settings in afterschool programs. Document
AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families was founded to improve the lives of women, children, youth, and families living with HIV/AIDS and to help to stop the AIDS epidemic among young people, families and communities. AIDS Alliance is dedicated to ensuring that women, children, youth, and families affected by HIV/AIDS and their care providers are heard in the public debate on AIDS. We work to make this happen through education and training, research, and advocacy. Our vision is that no voice be diminished in spirit or in volume because of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Website
Alergias alimentarias (Food Allergies) Signos y síntomas de las alergias alimentarias más comunes en niños pequeños y estrategias para prevenir la exposición. Signs and symptoms of the most common food allergies in young children and strategies to prevent exposure. Tipsheet
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