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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We all want to become successful in whatever it is we set ourselves to. We all want to be successful at life, however we may define success for ourselves. However, failure is an inevitable part of life and is not something we can avoid. It’s something that everyone experiences at some point, whether it’s in their personal or professional life.
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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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Feeling accepted is a basic psychological need that can have a profound impact on our emotional well-being and mental health. When we feel accepted, we feel valued, supported, and validated, and these positive feelings can have a ripple effect throughout our lives. This is a deep-seated instinct we all have; to be accepted and to belong somewhere.
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There is no magical, universal way to help every child with special needs. Each child requires help in their own way, and in different areas. Some children need more help than others. Some children may need help learning how to communicate, while another may need to learn how to get along with their peer in class, or family members at home. Some children may need more time and resources dedicated to them.
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Self-talk is the inner monologue we have with ourselves throughout the day. That inner voice can say positive or negative things to us and can have a significant impact on our mental well-being.
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Many times, adults and educators tend to think that the child may have behaviour issues when they might not. It’s easy to see why. Many of the symptoms look the same. Some of the common signs can be:
They may be challenging to deal with, but to dismiss these as behaviour problems may be to misdiagnose the cause of the issue. In many cases, this may be a reflection of the child’s inability to properly communicate due to various speech and language difficulties.
These are things to take into consideration:
Especially in such cases where misunderstanding and miscommunication are high, it’s doubly important for parents and educators to consider what challenges the child may be facing. Like anyone else, children need a sense of stability and safety. When they don’t have this, they end up communicating this through their behaviour.
There are more considerations that have to be taken into account for children with special needs, but they too react to the same things, by communicating through their behaviour.
College of Allied Educators offers our Diploma in Learning Disorders Management & Child Psychology programme. This part-time programme is designed specifically to train potential teachers, parents and caregivers to identify, detect and support children with special needs, such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyspraxia, and Dyslexia.
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Connecting with people can sometimes be challenging task, and in today’s fast-paced world, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to connect well with others. We’re often too busy with our own lives to take the time to connect with others, or maybe they are too busy and preoccupied to connect. Building good human connections is essential for our happiness and well-being and can determine how strong our support circle is. While it may be difficult sometimes to connect, with a little bit of effort and a positive attitude, anyone can improve their ability to connect with others.
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Inclusive education is education that makes consideration for and understands the needs of students’ differences and diversity whether those are physical, emotional, social, or academic. Students, regardless of any challenges they may have, should be placed in appropriate education classes so they are able to receive high-quality instruction, intervention, and support that enable them to succeed. Students should feel welcomed and comfortable in the environment and are supported throughout their education.
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As people, we have an innate desire to help others and a desire to be of use and service in some way. Whether it’s offering a helping hand to our friends and family, neighbour, donating to a charitable cause, or volunteering our time to a worthy organisation, there can be satisfaction in doing good for others. Perhaps there is some happiness that can be found in service to others.
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