physical
emotional
social
cognitive
learning skills
100
Why? see subtle behavioral changes How? Emotionally remove self from the child. Clearly defive goal behaviors. Take notes. Compare with what is expected of a child that age.
What is OBSERVING TO KNOW
100
Why? This is necessary to establish secure and consistent attachment. How? When a primary caregiver must leave the room, the children must be told the replacement's name and when the caregiver will be back. When he or she gets back, the children must be told.
What is CHANGING OF THE GUARD?
100
Why? The child will want to continue to do positive things. How? Know the child, know the facts in the situation, frame a positive picture of the intentions and actions of the people/child involved and tell a true story in a positive way about the child to a third party while the child is listening.
What is POSITIVE PERSPECTIVE?
100
Why? It helps the child's language skills. How? During the first nine months, clearly name the things in the baby's environment with pointing to and helping the child focus visual attention on the object.
What is NAMING AND LABELING?
100
Why? It helps prevent later attention skills problems (deficits). How? Present interesting visual stimuli in a low distraction environment. Reward the child for longer periods watching. Use the 3 A's for reward. The goal is one minute.
What is FOCAL ATTENTION TRAINING
200
Why? helps the child move from one step of development to the next. How? Your your reward just as the child complete the desired behavior. Use attention, affection, approval as rewards.
What is CATCH THE CHILD BEING GOOD
200
Why? It helps the child become aware that they are not alone and that the caregiver is connected with their feelings. How? Hold the infant close to our heart and vocalize a low pitch, raising it to match the infant's tone. Continue humming.
What is RUUING?
200
Why? It hleps the child learn to manage relationships. How? Observe the child. Move in harmony with the child using the same physical posture, gestures, voice and tempo, intensity, and focus of attention.
What is RAPPORT BUILDING?
200
Why? It helps children feel empowered. It helps children understand that they are responsible for the consequences of their behavior. How? Teach children that their present action results in some reaction.
What is CAUSE AND EFFECT?
200
Why? They are important first steps in learning to read. How? Present visual stimuli and require the child to respond by pointing. The child matches pictures or objects. Present auditory stimuli and require the child to say the response.
What is VISUAL AND AUDITORY MEMORY TRAINING
300
Why? It allows the child to move, stretch and safetly explore. How? Picture an area around the child. It should be wide enough to allow for the child's movement. The area moves as the child moves.
What is CIRCLE OF SAFETY?
300
Why? Thhis develops a balance between interest in the world and interest in what is experienced inside in terms of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. How? Focus on the child's inner feelings and speak to the child. Focus on the child's appearance and speak to the child.
What is BALANCING INSIDE SELF AND OUTSIDE SELF
300
Why? It hlep the child feel secure. It teaches the child to interact in positive ways so they can have mutually fulfilling relationships. How? Taking care of the infant's needs right away. Giving toddlers personal space at times. Listening to the child.
What is RESPECTFUL IS SUCCESSFUL?
300
Why? It helps the child organize their thoughts about the world around them. How? Group (sort) objects into categories. Supply the word for the group and name each object in the group.
What is CONCEPT FORMATION?
300
Why? It is necessary in order to read. It means being able to see what is the same and what is different. How? Play games such as matching.
What is VISUAL DISCRIMINATION?
400
Why? It respects the child's need to do things for himself/herself. How? Assess the need for intervention to provide a safe environment but encourage as much independence as is safe.
What is SHEPHERDING?
400
Why? It helps children develop self-awareness and sensitivity to other people's feelings. How? verbalize your own feelings and your impressions of other people's feelings.
What is LABEL AND EXPRESS FEELINGS?
400
Why? _____ is important for pleasureable relationships. _____can promote mastery and confidence (especially with behavioral and cognitive skills). How? Provide many activities that require ____ between children and support, encourage and approve of a child's ________ efforts.
What is COOPERATION VERSIS COMPETITION?
400
Why? It helps children build a strong self concept and awareness of self. How? For older infants and toddlers, question the child about what they are aware of through their senses. Provide a mirror for the child to observe self and feeling state.
What is OBSERVE YOURSELF?
400
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500
Why? It encoureages the child to make choices, explore and master the environment. How? You are just behind the child, not interfering, but encouraging The child should be aware that you are there.
What is SHADOWING?
500
Why? It helps the child manage his or her emotions. How? Give the child honest approval and encouragement for his or her efforts using Attention, Approval and Affection.
What is SELF-SOOTHING?
500
Why? Children become aware of othr people's feelings and learn how to communicate effectively. How? ____ is repeating exactly, word for word, what the other person(adult or child) has said. _____ starts with a certain word and communicates the speaker's wants, needs, feelings or thoughts.
What is MIRRORING and I-TALK?
500
Why? It helps the infant function at higher levels of cognitive development more quickly. It helps the caregiver understand the cognitive processes of the child.
What is BABY SIGNING?
500
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