Archive for the Inclusion Specialist Category

My daughter has cerebral palsy and is easily startled by loud noise. Is a home-based center a better option than a traditional child care center?   The best environment for your daughter will depend on what is happening in that environment and how much the child care providers

I’m concerned about my child and the level of attention he receives from child care staff. Is the LENA Grow system a reasonable option for my child’s child care program?   The LENA Grow program is a professional development program for ECE teachers and providers that gives objective

Are there specific behavior management techniques for young children with aggressive behavioral disorders so that they can participate in activities as fully as possible?   When children exhibit behaviors, the best approach is to understand the behavior. For example, the behavior itself is something easily seen, but the

My child is hearing impaired.  Are there simple, transition techniques I can suggest to his home care provider?   If your child wears hearing aids, make sure your provider understands all the details about them, including doing sound checks, changing batteries, and trouble shooting. Let your provider know what your

Is there free assistance available to guide setting up child care environments in a way that will support access for children with physical disabilities?   There are many resources including articles and webinars available to help programs set up an inclusive environment for children with disabilities.  Examples can be

How do I determine if my child will receive the level of support they need in a child care program?   Prior to enrollment, meet with the family day home provider or the director, if your child is at a center based program, to share your concerns, the

Do I need to adjust my ratios in order to provide inclusive services?   No. However, there may be times during the day that extra help may be needed when children need more individualized attention.  For example, this could be when a child needs to be fed or needs

What is the difference between an accommodation and inclusion in a child care setting?   Inclusion ensures that all individuals with disabilities can learn alongside their non-disabled peers.Appropriate accommodations are ensured for children with disabilities which is how their needs are met in the child care setting.  For example, we

How do you prepare a young child for an inclusive child care environment?   There are a few simple steps that families can take that will help most young children feel better prepared to start any child care program.  First, they can talk positively about starting a new child care program but

Are child care programs responsible for providing alternative eating utensils, larger spoons for instance, during mealtime for children with grasp delays?  According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, “Centers have to make reasonable modifications to their policies and practices to integrate children, parents, and guardians with disabilities into their