Embracing Inclusion

Embracing Inclusion is an audio series featuring tips and suggestions on how to fully include children with special needs in your early childhood setting.

Community Collaboration 12/01/2022

Community Collaboration 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/25189173

Executive Functioning 06/29/2022

Executive Functioning 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/23580497

The Magic of Mealtime - Part 2 04/12/2022

The Magic of Mealtime - Part 2 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! /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/22751903

The Magic of Mealtime 01/11/2022

The Magic of Mealtime 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/21742211

Building Confidence When Initiating Difficult Conversations 09/21/2021

Building Confidence When Initiating Difficult Conversations 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/20525462

Building Social Skills in Inclusive Environments 06/21/2021

Building Social Skills in Inclusive Environments 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/19483661

Tell Us MOORE About That 04/12/2021

Tell Us MOORE About That 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/18691139

Welcoming New Children: The Benefits of Play Visits 01/27/2021

Welcoming New Children: The Benefits of Play Visits 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/17713022

Fostering Play Skills and Participation 10/01/2020

Fostering Play Skills and Participation 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/16232378

Using Visuals and Augmentative Communication 09/10/2020

Using Visuals and Augmentative Communication 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15841952

Achieving Greatness - A Podcast for Leaders (Part 2) 09/03/2020

Achieving Greatness - A Podcast for Leaders (Part 2) In this episode, Sarah McVanel, Chief Recognition Officer of Greatness Magnified is interviewed in Part 2 of this leadership podcast. Sarah discusses recognizing staff as part of best practice to build an effective team. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15841445

Achieving Greatness - A Podcast for Leaders (Part 1) 08/27/2020

Achieving Greatness - A Podcast for Leaders (Part 1) Sarah McVanel, Chief Recognition Officer of Greatness Magnified, is interviewed in this special episode of Embracing Inclusion. In Part One, Sarah offers her best tips and resources to lift up your team during a time of change. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15762569

History of Inclusion - A Family Journey 08/20/2020

History of Inclusion - A Family Journey In this episode, Claudia Testaguzza, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, tells her family's personal journey of challenges, successes, and inclusion. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15619661

Engaging Families As Partners 08/13/2020

Engaging Families As Partners In this episode, Michelle Woods, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, explores why family engagement is important within the field of early childhood education and how educators can make this best practice. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15572588

Planning for Inclusive Outdoor Play 08/07/2020

Planning for Inclusive Outdoor Play In this episode intended for Educators, Kailee Huehn, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, shares tips on how to build on favourite outdoor activities, to fully include children with disabilities. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15512594

Observation, Documentation and Reflection 07/29/2020

Observation, Documentation and Reflection In this episode intended for Educators, Susan Bell, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, discusses how to keep families connected with Educators through observation and documentation. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15372590

Building Successful Routines 07/23/2020

Building Successful Routines In this episode intended for Educators, Resource Consultant Natalia Arpino Espido from Community Living Hamilton, discusses the importance of creating a successful classroom routine. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15325436

Recognizing, Reflecting and Reducing Stress in the Classroom 07/16/2020

Recognizing, Reflecting and Reducing Stress in the Classroom In this episode, Kaitlynn Munz, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, offers suggestions on creating inclusive early childhood environments that reduce stress. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15075947

Resources to Support Early Childhood Educators in Building Inclusive Practices 07/09/2020

Resources to Support Early Childhood Educators in Building Inclusive Practices In this episode, Kailee Huehn, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, shares her recommended top 5 resources for inclusion that all Early Childhood Educators should consider in their practice. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15145949

Fostering Independence During the Transition to School 07/01/2020

Fostering Independence During the Transition to School This episode features Resource Consultants Kailee Huehn, May Biello, and Renata Bulkowski and Inclusion Facilitator Megan Duvall, all from Community Living Hamilton. Together, they offer suggestions to Educators who are supporting families who have children at home this summer. Their focus is on fostering independence in those children who will transition to school. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/15052571

Compassion Fatigue 06/23/2020

Compassion Fatigue In 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/14934080

Recognizing and Responding to Children's Sensory Needs 06/15/2020

Recognizing and Responding to Children's Sensory Needs In this episode intended for educators, Najia Bashizadah, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, shares information and strategies related to children's sensory needs for staying regulated throughout the day and through challenging times. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/14828258

Creating Inclusive Environments in Licensed Home Child Care 06/09/2020

Creating Inclusive Environments in Licensed Home Child Care In this episode, Tracy Sherriff, Supervisor of Special Needs Resourcing at Community Living Hamilton, answers common questions regarding inclusion in licensed home child care settings. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/14756171

Creating Meaningful Connections 06/02/2020

Creating Meaningful Connections In this episode intended for educators, Natalia Arpino Espido, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton discusses making connections with children to build confidence and positive relationships. Resources are below. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/14666885

Redefining Inclusion 05/24/2020

Redefining Inclusion The 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. /episode/index/show/embracinginclusion/id/14546033

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