Special Needs Appropriate Practices (SNP) DCF

A sound understanding of typical development patterns and milestones helps us support all children as they learn andndevelop. This knowledge enables - answerus to recognize a child who may be struggling in a particular area. Abuse and Neglect with Persons of Disabilities are - answerfour times more likely than nondisabled children. special needs children may be at higher risk because of atypical behavior (delays in language or cognitive) Child maltreatment can cause disabilities in otherwise healthy children. Thousands of children are permanently disabled by child abuse and neglect. Active learning - answermeans that children learn during the activity by doing. ADA directs that child care centers must: - answer• Make reasonable modifications in policies, procedures, and practices; • Remedy barriers to mobility and communication; • Provide auxiliary aids and services necessary to communicate with children with disabilities. ADA means - answerFederal law that prohibits discriminiation based upon mental or physical disability. Adaptation - - answerany adjustments or modifications in the environment, instruction, or materials used for learning that enhances the child's performance or allows at least partial participation in an activity. Can a child care centerthat has a standing policy of not administering medications to children refuse to give medications to a child with disabilities? (p. 2-4) - answerNo, require to get training to staff according to ADA. Cognitive Development & General Knowledge and Approaches to Learning Domains delays - answerwhich include thinking, planning, creating, exploring and questioning. Confidentiality is protected by - answerIDEA Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), NAEYC no sharing personal information collected under the IDEA Act. Congenital disorders - answerare any diseases, disorders or abnormalities that were present when the child was born. Examples include everything from birthmarks to cystic fibrosis. DAP = - answer"Ages and Stages" Describe "discipline" - answerGuiding behavior with words or techniques that allude to guiding behavior, teaching what to do and guidng supporting appr. behavior. assertiveness & boundary setting. Describe "Punishment" - answerConsequence to behavior using words or techniques that are those intended to hurt cause bad feelings or meant to shame. Tell child what they did wrong. Fear of negative consequences. Describe difference between physical and behavioral indicators of abuse and give examples: - answerPhysical and behavioral indicators are the same as regular abuse children, without convincing explanation. Cranky/too quiet/suddent outbrust may be signs of not enough sleep or could be indicators of abuse. Developmental disability - answer- A chronic condition that is diagnosed in childhood and substantially limits major life activities in adulthood. Disability means - answerThe result of any physical or mental condition that affects or prevents one's ability to develop, achieve, and/or function in an educational setting at a normal rate. Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to child care centers? - answerYes, privately-run or governmently-run child care centers must comply with ADA. Early intervention - answerAppropriate support in the first three years of life of a child with special needs is called ___________________, and the sooner intervention services begin, the better. Explain some reasons why children with disabilities experience an increased risk of abuse? - answer1. Consider not real people by nuts. 2. Less likely to tell others due to communication or cognitive delays. 3. Consider weak. 4. Consider easy targets 5. More compliant to adults. 6. Authorities are slow/reluctant to investigate. Families are and how they are create by - answer• big • small • extended • nuclear • multi-generational • with one parent • with two parents • with grandparents made by: • birth • adoption • marriage • foster care • re-marriage • from a desire for mutual • support Family Culture - - answernorms that are learned and shared by members of the fam Family Culture - answerrefers to norms that are learned and shared by members of the family group and taught to a growing child as the social heritage of past generations and the model to be copied. Family definition - answerIf everyone in a group of people believing thaty are a family, they are. Genetic/chromosomal abnormalities - answerhappen when the number or structure of a baby's chromosomes is not normal. Down syndrome is caused by a chromosomal abnormality. Give a list os ways to modify typical classrom activities to accomdate different special needs: - answer36" pathways, special utilizels, visuals with colors and shapes, fully accessable bathroom, rehearsal of firedrills Gordon is a child with ADHD and other behavioral issues. Meal times used to be challenging until his caregiver and parents decided to... - answerServe smaller portions, more often, and allow Gordon to leave the table when he is done How do child care providers benefit with inclusion ? - answerlearn new challenges and encourage all children to accept each other, learn and grow professionally How do children benefit with inclusion? - answerNormal environment, make friends How do families benefit with inclusion? - answerPeace of mind, good IEP for child, less stress, How does family culture affect family involvement with child development? - answer1. Differenct Communication styles 2. Different Attitudes toward conflict 3. Different approaches to completing tasks 4. Different decision-making styles How does the community benefit with inclusion? - answerless stress, better education. Helps paents to raise children in a healthy environment. How to use Affirmations? - answerI feel calm replace negative thoughts with positive. Keep control replace anxiety with " I can handle this". How to wish a child well? - answerFrom your heart wish a child well. Be aware of trigger thoughts. Operate from cortex. IDEA means - answerFederal law that requires all states to provide a free appropriate education to eligible children and youth with disabilities. IDEA specifies that each state - answermust have policies and procedures to ensure confidentiality of any personal information collected under the IDEA Act. IEP - Individual Education Plan: - answerA written education plan for a school-aged child with disabilities. A collaborative effort of parents, teachers, therapists and other professionals. The IEP describes the child's learning needs and what services the child requires. If DAP is being used, you should see children enjoying appropriate, meaningful _______, active learning through _______ incorporating DAP, and nurturing, supportive ________. - answerexperiences, activities, relationships IFSP - Individualized Family Support Plan - answerA written plan for infants or toddlers (birth to age 3) with disabilities. Written by the early intervention team of professionals working with the child and the family. Describes major developmental outcome goals and the services the child will receive. Inclusion means - answerThe philosophy that all children have the right to be included with their peers in all age appropriate activities throughout life; accommodating all students in the natural environments they would otherwise be in if not a child with special needs.