Understanding Disability In Early Years

Understanding Disability In Early Years
9:30-10:00 REGISTRATION
10:00-10:10 INTRODUCTION (Course outline, activities etc.)
10:10-11:00 MODELS OF DISABILITY (There are various models of disability, including "medical", "social", "oppression" and "charity". Our implicit model affects our behaviour towards children with disability.)
11:00?11:15 SEGREGATION, INTEGRATION & INCLUSION (Society has moved from segregation, to integration and now to inclusion. How do you know inclusion is working in your preschool environment?)
11:15-11:30 BREAK
11:30-12:00 COPING STRATEGIES (Early years professionals face challenges when working with preschoolers who have disability. There are useful strategies which are effective.)
12:00-12:30 DISCIPLINE & CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY (There can be reluctance to have structured discipline with preschool children who have disability. Which methods are most suitable?)
12:30-1:45 LUNCH
1:45-2:30 DISABILITY & SELF-ESTEEM (Self-esteem has a profound effect on development. The self-image of a child with disability requires particular attention.)
2:30-3:20 DISABILITY & FAMILY LIFE (Families with disability experience specific sources of stress, and professionals need to take account of these.)
3:20-3:30 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

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