Community Collaboration
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.
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Executive Functioning
Embracing 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.
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The Magic of Mealtime - Part 2
Embracing 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!
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The Magic of Mealtime
Embracing 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.
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Building Confidence When Initiating Difficult Conversations
Embracing 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.
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Building Social Skills in Inclusive Environments
Embracing 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.
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Tell Us MOORE About That
Embracing 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.
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Welcoming New Children: The Benefits of Play Visits
Embracing 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.
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Fostering Play Skills and Participation
Embracing 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.
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Using Visuals and Augmentative Communication
Embracing 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_outlineIn this episode, Lisa Castellan, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, discusses the stages of compassion fatigue along with ways to prevent and combat this at times of additional responsibilities.
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