If you’re exploring a mid-career change and want to work with children, Early Intervention pathway might be for you.
Early childhood intervention is an educational and support system for young children who have developmental delays or disabilities. It also supports children who may have been victims of abuse or neglect.
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Inspiration is something that is essential as a type of fuel for your creativity, your passion, and ambitions. It has the power to spark your imagination and propel you towards your hopes and dreams. Whether you’re an artist, writer, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking a fresh perspective, knowing where to find inspiration can be a game-changer.
Inspiration is fickle and not something most people can invoke at will, so finding it can often feel like an elusive pursuit. It can often be found in the most unexpected of places, and there are ways to put yourself in a position for inspiration to strike.
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College of Allied Educators provides a series of WSQ courses that may give you a head start if you’re looking to start your career in the special education industry, or may be exploring a mid-career change and want to work with children.
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If you have noticed your child is not speaking as scheduled, there is no need to be alarmed. Speech and language development in children is progressive but the schedule of development is not strict. One child may speak slightly earlier and be more developed than another but it could just mean they are developing at a different pace and is to be expected.
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Life is a long journey, full of twists and turns, adventure, excitement, and growth. Sometimes though, we find ourselves trapped in a monotonous routine. It’s incredibly easy to fall into a rut, where you end up feeling stuck, and every day feels like a repetition of the last. This can leave you feeling uninspired and unfulfilled.
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Managing a roomful of children can often be very difficult. It can be chaotic and stressful at times. For parents and educators managing a roomful of children with special needs, this can be very challenging as it may require extra patience, knowledge, and skills to accommodate the different needs of the students under their care.
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As I reflected on my life, I realised that my own expectations had become a barrier to my happiness. I had to overcome these expectations that I had for myself that, in hindsight, kept me from finding out who I really was.
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For parents, it can be tough to raise a child who misbehaves. The hardest part is the day-to-day living. From waking them up in the morning, getting them out to school on time, ensuring their homework is done and hoping you don’t have to fetch your kid from the principal’s office, it can be nerve-racking.
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Much has been said about happiness, but the path to happiness can be elusive and completely different for each person. However, finding happiness really starts with your own understanding of who you are. When you understand yourself, you can identify your strengths, weaknesses, values, and desires. This understanding can help you make better personal and professional decisions, find more fulfilment in your relationships, and live a more meaningful life.
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Adaptive living skills, also known as life skills, refer to a wide range of abilities that enable individuals to function independently and effectively in their daily lives. Proper life skills instructions are immeasurably important for students with disabilities. The knowledge and skill interactions believed to be essential for adult independent living should be met at an early age for Special Needs students. These students require the proper education and support to learn these necessary behaviours.
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