Working with Children with Additional Needs

Working with children with additional needs can be challenging and requires understanding of the need in question. In this professional development will will discuss a range of needs and the strategies we can employ as early childhood educators to work with children and their families. There will be a primary focus on the autistic spectrum (including PDD and asperges) and ADD/ADHD. We will also discuss savant syndrome and high intelligence. Topics covered will include:

• Identifying additional needs

• Working with families towards assessment

• The circle of security

• Education and Family Plans

• Strategies for regulation