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Many educators of young children report feeling inadequately prepared to assist children with special needs in their classes. This course is intended to assist educators in recognizing the typical signs and symptoms of children diagnosed with Autism or ADHD. Once early childhood educators are able to recognize the signs, they will have a better understanding of how to alter their classroom environments to better accommodate students with diverse needs.

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No sessions are currently scheduled for this course. It requires an in-person session with an instructor — please check back soon, or request a group session.

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No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.

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Common Daycare Scenarios: What to Say & Do

A practical guide to responding to common daycare behavior concerns with positive discipline. Includes what to say, what to do in the moment, and follow-up teaching steps to support safety, consist... Read more

2 pages

Free

License: Creative Commons BY

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Emergency Preparedness Plan for Child Care Providers and Child Care Centers

An Emergency Preparedness Plan for Child Care Providers and Child Care Centers is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of children during unexpected situations, such as natural disasters o... Read more

10 pages

Free

License: Creative Commons BY

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1 2 3 Eyes on Me

Need a quick way to get your group’s attention without raising your voice? This free guide breaks down how to teach and use “1-2-3, Eyes on Me” with clear steps, practice tips, age-based adap... Read more

6 pages

Free

License: Creative Commons BY

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Classroom Dos and Dont's

Bright and colorful! This poster helps young learners with classroom rules. See a picture of a child raising their hand? The words below say "Raise your hand to speak!" Look at the happy kids sh... Read more

2 pages

Free

License: Creative Commons BY

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The Gift of Language

The gift of language lets us shape and share our inner worlds, turning private thoughts into shared understanding. It carries culture and memory across generations, preserving stories, values, and ... Read more

2 pages

Free

License: Public Domain (CC0)

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What Your Child’s Blood Lead Test Means

A blood lead test for your child measures the amount of lead in their bloodstream. This test is important because lead exposure can have harmful effects on a child's development and overall health.... Read more

2 pages

Free

License: Public Domain (CC0)

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New York Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

The New York Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides funding to child and adult care centers in New York to serve nutritious meals and snacks to eligible partic... Read more

2 pages

Free

License: Public Domain (CC0)

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Designing Messy Play for Infants and Toddlers (Fine Motor & Sensory Play)

hands-on messy play ideas that build fine motor skills and early learning for infants and toddlers. Includes practical setup tips (defined play space, easy cleanup, tools/materials) and activity id... Read more

3 pages

Free

License: Public Domain (CC0)

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Air Quality and Outdoor Activity Guidance for Schools

Printable CDC guidance chart that explains how Air Quality Index (AQI) levels affect outdoor activities. Helps child care and early learning programs decide when to continue, modify, or move activi... Read more

2 pages

Free

License: Public Domain (CC0)

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Infant/ Toddler Educators Preschool Educators School-Age Providers Family Child Care Providers Administrators Basic