Embracing Inclusion: Recent Episodes
Karen Pavao
Embracing Inclusion is an audio series featuring tips and suggestions on how to fully include children with special needs in your early childhood setting.
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.
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.
A Practice Guide for Teaching Executive Skills to Preschoolers Through the Pyramid Model
What Age Does Executive Functioning Develop?
Brain Development and Executive Functioning
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!
Feeding According to Developmental Level
The Myths 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.
Steps to Eating
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.
Tips for Talking to Parents
Delivering Bad News Blues: Why Sharing Sensitive News is Difficult and What We Can Do About It
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.
Dr. Greenspan's Social-Emotional Development Model
Roots of Empathy/Seeds of Empathy
Problem Solving Strategies
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.
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.
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.
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.
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Matteo Musso: Artist and poet
Speechless with Carly Fleischmann
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.
https://www.instagram.com/greatnessrestored/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZfhShvJCjFV7RTicaSFGw
sarah@greatnessmagnified.com
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.
https://www.facebook.com/greatnessmagnif/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZfhShvJCjFV7RTicaSFGw
sarah@greatnessmagnified.com
In this episode, Claudia Testaguzza, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, tells her family's personal journey of challenges, successes, and inclusion.
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.
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.
Risky Play
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.
How Does Learning Happen?
Claire Warden Educational and Experiential Pioneer
In this episode intended for Educators, Resource Consultant Natalia Arpino Espido from Community Living Hamilton, discusses the importance of creating a successful classroom routine.
Long Story Shortz - Visuals
5MM Special Edition: Home Learning Series Episode 4 - VISUALS
In this episode, Kaitlynn Munz, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, offers suggestions on creating inclusive early childhood environments that reduce stress.
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
Blue Brain, Red Brain: Self-Regulation Work from Dr. Stuart Shanker
Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Behaviour
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.
The Mehrit Centre
Shelley Moore
ConnectAbility
The Geneva Centre
Community Living Hamilton
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.
Toileting
Hand Washing Visual
http://hwdsb.on.ca/kindergarten
http://hwcdsb.on.ca/kindergarten
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.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/high-octane-women/201407/are-you-suffering-compassion-fatigue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=41&v=7keppA8XRas&feature=emb_title
https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/recognizing-the-signs-of-burnout-and-compassion-fatigue
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.
https://brightandquirky.com/how-to-approach-kids-challenging-behaviors-with-dr-mona-delahooke/
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.
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.
The Mehrit Centre – Self-regulation Resources
ASCY’s series with Jean Clinton available on YouTube
How Brains Are Built: The Core Story of Brain Development produced by Alberta Family Wellness
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.