Young Children with Special Needs

Session 1: Supporting Inclusion Care and Education in the Early Childhood Years: During this first session, participants will take a look at and discuss who the children with special needs are and how to provide an effective and responsive inclusive early learning environment for all children

• Understanding Children with Special Needs
• Taking a Look at an Inclusive Approach to Early Childhood Education
• Understanding the Early Intervention Program

Session 2 -More Alike than Different: During this second session, participants will discuss a variety of special needs and look at responsive teaching strategies designed to provide the child with special needs with a developmentally appropriate learning experience. 

• Developmental and Learning Disabilities
• Cognitive Learning
• The Physically Handicapped Child
• Sensory Impairments (Vision and Hearing)

Session 3 - Understanding the Autism Spectrum and Sensory Processing Issues: During session #3, participants will talk about the Autism Spectrum Disorder and general sensory processing issues of children.  Teaching strategies and learning environments will be included.

• Discussion – Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Sensory Processing

Session 4 - Social Development and Supporting Young Children’s Peer Competencies: During session # 4, participants will discuss the science of play, social development and the importance of facilitating peer relationships for all children.

• Social Development/ Peer Relations
• The Science of Play
• How does these work together?

Session 5 -Planning for Inclusion: Working with Families: Session # 5 is where participants will take a look at disabilities and special needs from the parents and extended family member’s perspective. Discussion will include community resources and effective referrals.

• Understanding the Families Perspective
• Providing Concrete Support in Times of Need
• Community Resources and Referrals

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EEC Training Hours: 10 Hours