Embracing Inclusion
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Embracing Inclusion is an audio series featuring tips and suggestions on how to fully include children with special needs in your early childhood setting.
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Episodes
Community Collaboration
December 01, 2022 14:42 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MBIn 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.
Executive Functioning
June 29, 2022 19:07 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn 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
The Magic of Mealtime - Part 2
April 12, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBBuilding 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
The Magic of Mealtime
January 11, 2022 16:41 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn 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
Building Confidence When Initiating Difficult Conversations
September 21, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn 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
Building Social Skills in Inclusive Environments
June 21, 2021 12:30 - 15 minutes - 11.9 MBIn 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
Tell Us MOORE About That
April 12, 2021 14:11 - 39 minutes - 30.1 MBIn 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.
Welcoming New Children: The Benefits of Play Visits
January 27, 2021 17:27 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MBIn 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.
Fostering Play Skills and Participation
October 01, 2020 13:30 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn 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.
Using Visuals and Augmentative Communication
September 10, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn 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
Achieving Greatness - A Podcast for Leaders (Part 2)
September 03, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 16.3 MBIn 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 [email protected]
Achieving Greatness - A Podcast for Leaders (Part 1)
August 27, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBSarah 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 [email protected]
History of Inclusion - A Family Journey
August 20, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode, Claudia Testaguzza, Resource Consultant with Community Living Hamilton, tells her family's personal journey of challenges, successes, and inclusion.
Engaging Families As Partners
August 13, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn 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.
Planning for Inclusive Outdoor Play
August 07, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 12 MBIn 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
Observation, Documentation and Reflection
July 29, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 11.7 MBIn 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
Building Successful Routines
July 23, 2020 04:00 - 11 minutes - 9.56 MBIn 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
Recognizing, Reflecting and Reducing Stress in the Classroom
July 16, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBIn 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
Resources to Support Early Childhood Educators in Building Inclusive Practices
July 09, 2020 15:43 - 14 minutes - 11.3 MBIn 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
Fostering Independence During the Transition to School
July 01, 2020 23:49 - 11 minutes - 8.5 MBThis 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
Compassion Fatigue
June 23, 2020 15:04 - 9 minutes - 8.14 MBIn 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-compassio...
Recognizing and Responding to Children's Sensory Needs
June 15, 2020 15:05 - 14 minutes - 10.8 MBIn 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/
Creating Inclusive Environments in Licensed Home Child Care
June 09, 2020 15:30 - 11 minutes - 6.98 MBIn this episode, Tracy Sherriff, Supervisor of Special Needs Resourcing at Community Living Hamilton, answers common questions regarding inclusion in licensed home child care settings.
Creating Meaningful Connections
June 02, 2020 15:08 - 12 minutes - 8.2 MBIn 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
Redefining Inclusion
May 24, 2020 15:52 - 10 minutes - 5.61 MBThe 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.