Resources
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Circle of Security Video (Espaรฑol)
Un video de 4 minutos que describe el programa de crianza de “Circle of Security” y cรณmo se pueden apoyar y fortalecer las relaciones seguras entre padres e hijos.
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Early Intervention Video
This video is an overview of what families should know as a participant in our Early Intervention program.
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Encompass “What is Sensory Processing?” Handout
In this handout, Encompass Occupational Therapist Kavita Sleight, OTR/L, explains sensory processing, gives examples of common challenges that can indicate issues with sensory processing, and provides strategies and tools for dealing with different types of sensory processing challenges.
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Good Toys for Toddlers
Certain toys are better than others at stimulating child development at early ages. This handout lists many types of toys that are good for toddlers based on their developmental needs.
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Handy Handouts
This website provides free educational handouts for Speech-Language Pathologists, teachers, and parents on a variety of special needs and educational topics.ย Masterโs level speech-language pathologists and special educators research and write each one. You are invited to download, print, and distribute as many as you like.
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HealthyChildren.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ web resource HealthyChildren.org provides information and resources for parents to help nurture the healthy development of their children. The site lists developmental milestones at different ages and stages, as well as a symptom checker,ย up-to-the-minute pediatric health information, immunization schedules, and apps for families to download.
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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Childhood Anxiety Tip Sheet
Current studies show that roughly 30% of children between 3-17 years old experience symptoms that lead to a diagnosis of anxiety each year. Anxiety can have a genetic component and is often caused by a combination of familial disposition, circumstances, temperament, and experiences. The attached parent information sheet provides more information about childhood anxiety, tips, […]
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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Childhood Stress Handout
In really small doses, stress can be healthy. Any time we are required to learn, grow, and change, humans feel stress. Childhood is full of changing developmental needs, evolving understanding of the world around us, and a constantly fluctuating set of expectations from peers, parents, and caregivers. The feeling of stress helps us work extra […]
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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Connecting with Your Child
The most vital step to helping your child manage their behavior appropriately is based in a solid connection with their parent/caregiver. When you intentionally connect with your child, you show your child they are precious and valued as they are and you meet a basic human need for acceptance and belonging.
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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Diagnosis Related Grief
Even when a parent/caregiver has a strong feeling that something is going on with their child that they donโt quite understand, a diagnosis can be really difficult to accept. Processing the grief associated with a diagnosis can be a very challenging path for families and can lead to frustration, miscommunication, and hurt feelings. This handout […]
