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Using visuals to support everyday routines and transitions As adults we use visuals every day. Some examples include calendars, to-do lists, maps, and assembly instructions. Therefore, it isn’t hard to see why children would benefit from similar supports. What are visual aids? Visual aids are communication tools that act as a cue for children to […]

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Planning a Child Care Tour

Selecting the right program Navigating child care tours You have your list of providers that meet your initial child care search criteria – now what? The next step is to narrow your search to find the best fit for your family. Additional research will help you determine which programs best meet your needs or if […]

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Choosing Care

Choosing Quality Care – A Guide for Families Choosing an early care and education program for your child is one of your most important decisions. As your child’s first and best teacher, you want what’s best for them while you’re away – a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment that will ensure they’re prepared for kindergarten […]

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Special Education

Navigating the Special Education Process This toolkit helps make sense of an often confusing system and educates families of newly diagnosed children with special needs on how to get the best special education, services, and resources available to them. You are the expert on your child Many parents wish their children came with instruction booklets. […]

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Parenting Children with Special Needs

Expanding Your Parenting Toolkit Parenting a child is perhaps one of the most challenging tasks we will face during our lifetime. In addition to the usual stresses and strains of parenthood, parents of children with special needs face additional pressures and must learn to cope with challenges in ways that will enhance, rather than hinder, […]

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Inclusive Child Care

Choosing Child Care for Your Child with Special Needs Early childhood inclusion means all children have access to high-quality early childhood programs. With access, they gain membership and meaningful participation in a learning community. Inclusion in high-quality care supports the right of all children and their families to find a sense of belonging. Advocating for […]

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Toileting the Exceptional Child

Supporting the development of toileting skills in children with special needs Along with learning to feed and dress oneself, learning to use the toilet is an important step in personal independence for all children. All parents wonder when to begin the toileting process and how to make the big jump into underwear. For parents of […]

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Autism Awareness: Putting Children First

by Sarah Bailey, Inclusion Specialist The scarf lies on top of my dresser all year long. Every so often, I pick it up, look at it, and lay it back down. The bright, primary colors dance around the well-known puzzle pieces. The scarf reminds me of Margaret, the first child with autism that I worked […]

Special Education

Using Visual Supports

Planning a Child Care Tour

Choosing Care