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Psychosocial Factors in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Their Families According to the National Survey of Children's Health, children with special health care needs increased 4.3% between 2010 and 2016. The latest issue of Pediatrics from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (January 2019, VOLUME 143, Issue 1), discusses the psychosocial factors of this population and provides recommendations for caregivers, pediatricians and schools to better support the well-being of children challenged with special health care needs. Document
Questions to Ask When Seeking Child Care for Children with Special Needs A tip sheet with guiding questions for family members to use when seeking an early care and education program for a child with special needs. Tipsheet
Recurso Sobre Fondos para Apoyar el Cuidado de Niños con Necesidades Especiales de Minnesota (Funding Resources to Support Children with Special Needs) Esta hoja de consejos destaca los recursos de financiación disponibles, incluidos los específicos del estado de Minnesota, para apoyar el cuidado de niños con necesidades especiales. This tip sheet highlights funding resources available, including those specific to the state of Minnesota, to support the care of children with special needs. Tipsheet
Resources Supporting Individualization for Children Ages Birth to Five Effective teaching for all children, especially those at risk for or diagnosed with disabilities, requires individualized teaching and learning opportunities to access, participate, and thrive in all early childhood settings. Website
Responsiveness to Individual and Group Needs Stresses the importance of getting to know the unique and individual needs of each infant and toddler. Tipsheet
Safety Online: A Guide For People With Autism Spectrum Disorder "While the benefits of internet use can be profound for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there are also some risks. Studies have shown that those with autism are more susceptible to threats like cyberbullying and internet addiction. That said, being prepared with the right knowledge can help keep your internet experience safe and positive." Here is a helpful guide from allconnect. Website
Seguridad contra incendios en el cuidado infantil: Consideraciones para niños con discapacidades (Fire Safety in Child Care: Special Considerations for Children with Disabilities) La seguridad contra incendios en los programas de cuidado infantil implica concientización, educación, práctica y adaptaciones. El conocimiento de las necesidades individuales de cada niño es esencial para garantizar su seguridad en caso de una evacuación por incendio. Con algunas adaptaciones implementadas, la seguridad contra incendios intencional es la forma más efectiva de reducir los riesgos de incendio para las personas con discapacidades.Fire safety in child care programs involves awareness, education, practice, and making accommodations. Knowledge of each child’s individual needs is essential to ensuring their safety in the event of a fire evacuation. With a few adaptions in place, intentional fire safety is the most effective way to reduce risks of fire for individuals with disabilities. Tipsheet
Seizures The types of seizures and how to respond to them. Tipsheet
Sensory Intervention Strategies and Environmental Adaptations Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can be over-sensitive or under responsive (or a combination of both) to stimuli. Learn how to create a predictable and structured environment in your child care setting, which can enhance the performance for a child who has SPD.  Tipsheet
Sensory Processing FAQ Here is a FAQ from the Child Mind Institute that discusses Sensory Processing Disorder; what it is, how it's treated, and why it's controversial. Website
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