Review the list of resources and use those that can help identify strategies, tools, and environmental supports to meet the needs of children who may require additional assistance with physical skills. Consider how these resources can be used in your program, and discuss them with your trainer, coach, or administrator. - Head Start Center for Inclusion: Classroom Visuals and Supports
Provides visual aids and classroom tools to support children’s understanding and participation in daily routines, promoting access to physical activities for all learners. - Star Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder
Shares research, articles, and practical tools for recognizing and supporting children with sensory processing challenges that may impact physical development and participation. - Pathways.org
Details milestones, activity ideas, and videos to help caregivers and educators support motor skill development in children of all abilities. - eXtension Foundation: Adapting the Child Care Environment for Children with Special Needs
Outlines strategies for modifying the physical environment to support children with disabilities, ensuring greater participation in daily movement and learning activities. - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Cerebral Palsy
Provides medical and developmental information about cerebral palsy, with insights into physical challenges and potential supports. - National Institute of Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Explains ADHD and its impact on behavior and movement, offering guidance for supporting focus, regulation, and physical activity in early learning environments. - Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Offers resources for understanding and supporting individuals with ADD/ADHD, including strategies relevant to physical engagement and classroom participation.
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