Embracing Inclusion
In this 25th episode of Embracing Inclusion, frontline community supports gather to discuss the benefits of collaboration. The panel includes Natalia Arpino Espido, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton; Nancy Baverstock, Professional Learning Consultant with Affiliated Services for Children and Youth; Alison Rawling, Occupational Therapist, Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre, and Brenda Ziemann, Inclusion Facilitator, Community Living Hamilton.
info_outline Executive FunctioningEmbracing Inclusion
In this episode, Brenda Ziemann, Inclusion Facilitator with Community Living Hamilton, discusses the topic of Executive Functioning. Listen to hear how strategies can be practiced in the classroom to support children as they learn and grow in their development.
info_outline The Magic of Mealtime - Part 2Embracing Inclusion
Building on The Magic of Mealtime Part 1, Resource Consultants Kailee Huehn and Kaitlynn Munz from Community Living Hamilton, discuss the social benefits to mealtimes in the ECE classroom, strategies to support the exploration of new foods, and yes - picky eaters!
info_outline The Magic of MealtimeEmbracing Inclusion
In this episode, Michelle Woods, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, discusses supporting children through meals, by encouraging self help skills and creating communication opportunities.
info_outline Building Confidence When Initiating Difficult ConversationsEmbracing Inclusion
In this episode, Kailee Huehn and Kaitlynn Munz, Resource Consultants from Community Living Hamilton, discuss the steps to initiating difficult conversations with families. Early Childhood Educators will hear tips on sharing sensitive news about child development in a way that is intentional and supportive.
info_outline Building Social Skills in Inclusive EnvironmentsEmbracing Inclusion
In this episode, Resource Consultants and Inclusion Facilitators May Biello, Natalia Arpino Espido, Megan Duvall and Gisella Poveda from Community Living Hamilton discuss how to overcome challenges with communication and behaviour commonly addressed by building social skills.
info_outline Tell Us MOORE About ThatEmbracing Inclusion
In this special episode of Embracing Inclusion, Shelley Moore, Inclusive Educator, Researcher and Author revisits some of her old favourite experiences and discusses identity, diversity, and what it means to be inclusive during a crisis.
info_outline Welcoming New Children: The Benefits of Play VisitsEmbracing Inclusion
In this episode of Embracing Inclusion, Amelia Rupsys, Supervisor with Special Needs Resourcing, Community Living Hamilton, discusses how play visits not only put families at ease, but also aids Educators in being prepared.
info_outline Fostering Play Skills and ParticipationEmbracing Inclusion
In this episode intended for Educators, Najia Bashizadah, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, discusses the importance of play-based learning, and ways to foster this development for children with varying abilities.
info_outline Using Visuals and Augmentative CommunicationEmbracing Inclusion
In this episode intended for Educators, Kaitlynn Munz, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, discusses using visuals and augmentative communication as part of building an inclusive classroom.
info_outlineThe first in the series, this is the launch to discussions regarding inclusive education through the pandemic and beyond. Karen Pavao, Senior Manager of Children's Services with Community Living Hamilton, opens the series by discussing COVID19 and redefining inclusion.