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Activity 1.7a: Identify embedded interventions during a large group activity
In this activity, learners view a video clip and identify the embedded interventions they see being used in combination to support a child’s participation.
Activity 1.11a: Improve communication with families about embedded interventions
In this activity, learners consider family views on effective communication with teachers related to embedded interventions. Learners watch a video demonstrating one way to improve communication and are challenged to come up with their own communication strategies.
Activity 1.14a: Complete a child activity matrix
In this activity, learners complete an activity matrix for Luke, the child in the dilemma.
Handout 1.1: Examples of Environmental Modifications
In this handout, learners will view photo examples of environmental modifications such as changes made to a room setup, modifications made to materials, simplification of activities, and the use of special equipment.
Handout 1.6: Parents Speak Out - Partnering with Families on Embedded Interventions
In a conversation with Christine, a mother of a child with developmental delays, family leaders from across the nation provide their views on embedded interventions and building partnerships.
Handout 1.7: Luke’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
In this handout, learners will view a sample of a child’s IEP. Goals, short term objectives and embedded interventions are documented.
Foundations of Inclusion Birth to Five
This short video provides an overview of inclusion legal and policy foundations and inclusion research, as well as a definition, the desired results and defining features of inclusion in early childhood. The video was produced by CONNECT: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge. CONNECT is working with the early childhood community to create a series of free, web-based, instructional resources for early childhood faculty, professional development providers and learners around the nation.
Video 1.1: The teacher’s viewpoint
Jackie, a teacher in a community-based childcare program shares a dilemma about including Luke, a 3 year old boy with developmental delays, in her classroom (running time: 1 min. 50 sec.).
Video 1.4: Routine at home – talking on the phone
A mother encourages social learning by giving her daughter an opportunity to speak to a relative on the phone (running time: 51 sec.).
Video 1.5: Routine in a program – enjoying mealtime
Jalisa, a toddler with multiple disabilities has joined a newly inclusive child care setting. A practitioner helps Jalisa get into her special chair, and provides assistance for Jalisa to use a spoon. Jalisa’s team –Head Start practitioners, therapists, and the family – work together on planning and implementing embedded interventions (running time: 1 min. 42 sec.).
Video 1.8: Routine in the community – going to the store
Luke is able to participate in a family trip to the grocery store with the use of special equipment. He uses some sign language to communicate, but is unable to learn many signs due to a lack of fine motor skills. This voice output device is able to speak hundreds of words for him that he would otherwise be unable to express. Here he makes requests for different foods, and tells his dad when he is ready to go home (running time: 1 min. 7 sec.).
Video 1.17: Routine in a program – playing red light green light
Jack, a preschooler, plays a game of red light green light with his classmates. He starts off sitting on his teacher’s lap in the top left of screen, using a voice output switch to lead the game. Then he takes a turn scooting across the floor starting in the lower left of the screen next to the other teacher (running time: 1 min. 36 sec.).
Video 1.18: Using Video for REALLY Watching
A therapist shows the use of video as an effective strategy for communication between families and practitioners. The therapist video tapes a mother playing with her infant embedding motor skill challenges into their routine. The mother engages her son with a favorite toy and then moves it out of reach, so that he will move to get it. Viewing the video helps the therapist realize the strengths and abilities of the mother as well as those of the child (running time: 1 min. 53 sec.).
