Safaa,
I know I am chiming in way, way, waaaaay after, however, as a co facilitator of the At Risk & Special Needs IF, It is important that I do check in with you. (I have been on extended vacation.)
I wanted to know if the responses you got gave you the information you needed. It was impressive that the experiences colleagues shared demonstrated their feelings of success and competence.
Just a reminder that when considering supporting anyone with a disability of any kind, it is most important to have lots of information relative to THAT person's variation of their disability. Everything has a list of characteristics and symptoms. And each of those has a range stretching from mild to severe. It is the combination of characteristics that give the information required to problem solve interventions and strategies. Thus the reason for specific information relative to that person only. In your case of moderate CP, that might mean what gross and fine motor areas are impacted and how ..... what and how are speech language abilities involved .... and more.
(1) What is helpful and (2) what is not -- is important information to gather from the family, the child (if the child can participate in that conversation) and other service providers/therapists.
Excellent resources for thinking about and creating helpful adaptations and modifications are readily available. I particularly recommend using both
CARA's Kit and
Peat's Suite -- both available from DEC and Cara's is also available from naeyc.
CARA's Kit - Creating Adaptations for Routines and Activities
https://members.naeyc.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Action=Add&ObjectKeyFrom=1A83491A-9853-4C87-86A4-F7D95601C2E2&WebCode=ProdDetailAdd&DoNotSave=yes&ParentObject=CentralizedOrderEntry&ParentDataObject=Invoice%20Detail&ivd_formkey=69202792-63d7-4ba2-bf4e-a0da41270555&ivd_cst_key=3df1ba5c-941a-43d9-9243-20563902cb0c&ivd_cst_ship_key=3df1ba5c-941a-43d9-9243-20563902cb0c&ivd_prc_prd_key=6E0321B4-DB38-42A3-AE1E-FABF32CA95B1PEAT's Suite - Supporting a Child's Physical Environment and Assistive Tool Journey
http://www.dec-sped.org/peats-suiteHoping this information will be helpful as you continue to pursue your professional growth and development.
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Mary Wonderlick
co facilitator
At Risk & Special Needs Interest Forum
Chicago IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-13-2018 12:22 AM
From: Safaa Elamin
Subject: Moderate case of cerebral palsy
Hello everyone, my name is Safaa Elamin, and I am working on my Master degree in Early childhood studies: Administration Management and Leadership. Now I am working on my Capstone about a challenge that faces early cares, and I would like to focus on a moderate case of cerebral palsy. Also, am hoping that all early cares accommodate all children with the moderate cases of cerebral palsy and to establish a system of services and supports by sharing understanding and the meaning of inclusion.
I would appreciate if you could help and support me with your experiences and resources.
Thank you,
Safaa Elamin