Parenting Workshops
Tag: special needs
Special Needs
When to Worry, What to Do: How to Determine when to Refer a Child for a Mental Health Consultation
Educators are concerned about the overall well-being of the children with whom they work. However, it is often difficult to assess emotional and behavioral issues.
Special Needs
Red Flags: Identifying Children with Developmental Differences
Educators often have children in their care about whom they worry. We will focus on identifying issues of concern in the developmental progress of children
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Helping Children who Struggle with Social Skills
For many children, social skills come easily. Some, however, seem to struggle with basic skills related to peer relationships. These children find it difficult to
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Understanding Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent, yet they remain broad and confusing diagnoses for young children. We will examine and identify red flags for
Special Needs
Development of Executive Function Skills and their Impact on Children’s Learning
Learn about the importance of executive function skills and the red flags in its development. Discover a variety of classroom strategies and curriculum ideas to
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Understanding Children with Attention Issues, ADD or ADHD
Learn how to recognize the core symptoms that might indicate ADHD. Alternative ideas for understanding children’s attentional challenges will be examined including temperament, learning styles,
Social Emotional Learning
Tools for Calming Children
All children experience strong emotions. These powerful feelings can be overwhelming, confusing, and even scary for young children, yet feelings are essential for revealing children’s
Social Emotional Learning
Understanding and Helping Children Manage Aggression
Early childhood is a period of time when children are learning to control aggressive impulses and develop empathy for others. This discussion will look at
Working with Families
Supporting Families Who Have Children with Special Needs
You may be the first person to notice developmental challenges for a child in your care. When parents discover their child has special needs they