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Understanding Learning Disabilities: An Overview of Learning Disabilities and Diagnosis: Part Two Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel welcome guests Martha Moriarty and Mary Beth Kelley from the Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota for further discussion on what a learning disability may look like in young children. We will also discuss what the road to diagnosis can look like for families. Podcast
United Cerebral Palsy The United Cerebral Palsy website has a wide range of resources and links to over 130 affiliates. It's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Information on housing, transportation, current research, families and parenting, an on-site search engine, news and a calendar of events and conferences. Advocacy, discussion groups and public policy available here too. Website
United States Department of Health & Human Service The Office on Disability website offers disability information, programs/initiative information, as well as information on IDEA and the latest legal information. The Office on Disability: *Serve as the focal point within HHS for the implementation and coordination of policies, programs, and special initiatives related to disabilities with the Department and with other Federal agencies; view the expectations and accomplishments. *Oversee the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies, and special initiatives; *Heighten the interaction of programs within HHS and with Federal, State, community and valuable private sector partners; *Support plans and initiatives designed to tear down barriers facing people with disabilities, which prevent them from fully participating and contributing in an inclusive community life; *Centralize the solutions outlined in the NFI report to President Bush; and *Increase focus and awareness to help Americans living with disabilities. Website
Univ. of MN Consortium on Children, Youth & Families The University of Minnesota Consortium on Children, Youth & Families site is a very comprehensive collection of information, agencies and resources focused around the family and developing youth. An onsite search engine helps sift through the many organizations and the three in-house publications. Statistics, research, community networks, legislative info, families and learning network, and a broad range of categories to choose from regarding the family, including a section devoted to children with disabilities. Website
Updated National Health and Safety Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Public Health Association (APHA), and the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) recently released the 3rd edition of Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs (updated as of January 2012). These national standards provide the most current information on quality health and safety practices and policies that should be followed in early care and education settings. Chapter 8 is dedicated to children with special health care needs and disabilities. Document
Using Children's Literature to Learn about Disabilities Joan Blaska's book "Using Children's Literature to Learn about Disablities and Illness," 2nd edition is an invaluable resource for parents and educators. A must read for individuals wanting to help children learn about disabilites and illnesses through young children's literature. Website
Valuing Diversity: Developing a Deeper Understanding of All Young Children's Behavior Here is an article written by Barbara Kaiser and Judy Rasminsky for Teaching Young Children magazine, "Everything we think, say, and do is processed through our own cultural backgrounds. But because culture is absorbed and passed down from generation to generation rather than explicitly taught, we’re seldom aware of it. Culture shapes not only our values and beliefs, but also our gender roles, family structures, languages, dress, food, etiquette, approaches to disabilities, child-rearing practices, and even our expectations for children’s behavior. In this way, culture creates diversity." Document
Washington Sensory Disabilities Services (WSDS) Washington Sensory Disabilities Services (WSDS) is here to assist children who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, or deaf-blind, by providing training and other support to families and service providers. WSDS is funded by our state education agency? the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)?as a state needs special education project. We receive other federal and state grants to support our services as well, so we are able to offer them at little or no cost. Website
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? How the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to early care and education programs. Tipsheet
Why Should You Create a Sensory Bin for your Child? Gina Gibson, Fraser Sensory Inclusion Specialist and Fraser Pediatric Therapy Staff writes, "creating a sensory bin for your kids is one way to encourage sensory play. Sensory bins can be particularly beneficial for children struggling with language, children with developmental disabilities or those with food or sensory sensitivities." Website
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