Support for Families
Name two Butterflies services available to families and children:
Consultation, in-classroom support, developmental screening (DECA), play therapy, individual therapy, parent-child therapy
If a child has a birthday during the DECA rating period, how do you decide which DECA to complete?
choose the form that matches the child’s age on the DAY you are rating.
Name one self-care practice that can support teacher wellness.
taking vacation, time in nature, time when I am not in charge, advocate for needs, journaling, books and movies, saying no, breaks, medical care, regular sleep & meals...
The process by which young children learn that trusted adults will respond to their cues for help is called...
Attachment! It is categorized in types, our work helps children to develop SECURE attachment.
Finish this common separation guidance for parents: “Always say ___”
goodbye
What time are Butterflies parent office hours?
Thursdays 8:45-9:45am
Name two domains that are measured by DECA.
Attachment/Relationships, Initiative, Self Regulation, Behavioral Concerns
IDT stands for:
interdisciplinary team meeting
Name two developmental screening tools available to us!
DECA, TSG, ASQ, ASQ-SE,
TRUE OR FALSE: Talking about families can be triggering for children during the separation period, and should be avoided.
false
Do you need insurance to enroll in Butterflies therapy services?
No, we bill through Medicaid if the family has it. There should be no co-payment. All Butterflies services are still free of charge.
The three categories of DECA results are color coded. What does the color blue note?
Typical- the child’s score in this domain falls within the expected range for a child of this age.
When do you need an alert form?
When you have concerns about a child's behavior, emotion, or well-being, such regression, withdrawal, aggression, persistent emotional difficulties, impulse control problems, or communication challenges.
(Alert form is now live online. The submission form automatically generates in Salesforce for Butterflies staff to access.)
Cooperative play skills begin to emerge in around what age?
4-5 years old
What is one material (other than family photos) that can help children process separation in the classroom?
family animal pairs, peek-a-boo, scarves and items to bury/hide-and-find, expressive materials
The best intervention for children struggling with separation anxiety is:
Presence, love, and predictability- just being with them! We don’t need to fix children’s feelings.