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I Need Help Bracelets The bracelets are a constant visual aid that say I need help.® on one side and on the other side they have universal icons for the bracelet wearer to be independent (in control of their own behavior) by pointing to and expressing their 7 Feelings, 13 Needs, 19 School Schedules or asking for help. Communication bracelets are used by special education students, medical patients, group and nursing home clients, deaf citizen, people who travel and anyone who needs help in communicating. The bracelets are a constant visual aid for people to check their feelings, needs, schedules and ask for help. They come in youth and adult sizes. All bracelets: say I need help.® on one side Feeling Bracelet Needs Bracelet School Schedule Bracelet History: The Feeling bracelets were originally started in an Autism Program in Minnesota in 2004. The bracelets quickly expanded to several programs across America. By September 2007 the Needs and School Schedule bracelet were added. Not only are school districts purchasing the bracelets, but also OT/Speech and Language clinics, nursing homes, assistive technology companies, Women of Today organizations, independent companies, and people who travel. The bracelets have been featured in Womensinc Magazine and the website: AUTISMINFO.COM. Complete information regarding the I need help.® Bracelets can be found on the bracelet website: www.luvnhugsbooks.com See the heartwarming history of the bracelet story; it?s worth the read. Website
I Said I Want the Red Bowl! Responding to Toddlers? Irrational Behavior Amelia, told that she can?t have a fifth book before bedtime, shouts: ?You are the meanest mommy! You are not invited to my birthday party!? Seen through the eyes of the child, and through the lens of development, this behavior is utterly normal, and a signal that important milestones are being achieved. This article by Claire Lerner highlights what the behaviors may mean and how family members and caregivers can respond to them. Document
Ian - A Short Film about Playground Inclusion “Ian started as a mother’s mission to educate her son’s bullies on the playground—one to one. When she realized that the need for inclusion was bigger than one playground, she wrote a book and founded Fundación ian to change thousands of minds and attitudes about people with disabilities. She approached MundoLoco, a top digital animation studio in Latin America, about creating “Ian,” an animated film to deliver the message of inclusion to audiences all over the world.' Website
IDEA This site was created to provide a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations, released on August 3, 2006. Website
IDEA Fact Sheet A federal education law originally passed in 1975. IDEA requires schools to give special education and related services to kids with disabilities who need them. It covers kids from birth through high school. Document
IDEA Infant & Toddler Coordinators Association The IDEA website includes information regarding IDEA as it pertains to infants/toddlers. Position statements, surveys, reports and publications are all available on the site. Website
IDEA Part C Primary Referral Source: Child Care Early care and education professional's role as a primary referral source defined and described. Tipsheet
Identifying Interest-Based Everyday Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers This Center on Everyday Language Learning Tool includes a set of exercises a parent or practitioner can use to hone their skills for recognizing and identifying children's interests and identifying the everyday activities that provide young children opportunities to participate in interest-based activities and learn communication and language skills. There are three exercises: one for an infant, one for a toddler, and one for a preschooler. Document
If You Find A Leaf Fall is a great time to take a book outside to share with the children in your care! If the weather where you are doesn’t permit, you could share this read-aloud with them instead! Check out this YouTube Video: If You Find A Leaf by Aimée Sicuro and read by Melanie J. Hargreaves. Website
IL Core Services The MACIL web-site has several resources related to people with disabilities living independently. Peer counseling, living skills training, info and referrals, advocacy, and will tailor services to the needs of their consumers. Government links and info, legislative alerts, web searches available. The intrasite search toll covers extensive topic list. Website