The thought of visiting the Hairdressers with a little one can be a daunting prospect at the best of times.
If you are dreading the prospect of the first haircut following lockdown, with a child who is hypersensitive here are a few hints and tips to help you… plan ahead!
Planning for Successful Transitions for little ones starting an Early Learning Centre (ELC) for the first time can cause mixed emotions for all parents – this can be particularly the case for families with a child who has a disability, additional support need or a delay in their development. Many parents like to be organised well in advance and feel they have done everything they can to prepare their child . Given the circumstances this year, it can be difficult at this time to predict what the new school /ELC year will look . This however does not stop you as a parent, starting to think about what you can do at home to begin to prepare both you and your child for their time at ELC. The PSHTS Transition Booklet will offer a few suggestions to get you started. Your Key Worker is also on the end of the phone if they can be of any help and if you have any ideas that other parents could benefit from, we would love to share them!
There are a number of building blocks that have to be in place before young children begin to talk and use language. That doesn’t mean they don’t have anything to say – we just have to look a bit closer and listen a bit better to the ‘Pre-Verbal’ messages that children are attempting to communicatie! Play can be really important to support the development of pre-verbal skills and learn about how specific children communicate their messages non-verbally. Some children, with the right support, can do this really successfully. With the current Social Distancing measures and our increased use of gesture and expression to communicate, maybe our little ones can teach us a thing or two!!!
Given the current situation with Covid 19 and Social Distancing, we are currently reviewing our services to ensure we can continue to offer the best possible support to the children and families we work with.
We would appreciate if you could take a few minutes to advise us on what services would be useful for your child and family in the future. If you have any other suggestion on how we could adapt or change to best meet your child/families needs – we would love to hear them!!!
Getting to know and understand your family’s sensory needs and preferences can help you to identify calming activities that can provide sensory input and security: reducing anxiety and distressed behaviours.
If you or your child is in need of some ‘Head Space’ check out our Sensory Calming Ideas, Create Calm Environments, Listen to calming sounds and try some Yoga stretches.
I’m sure being in lockdown has meant you can’t avoid noticing some behaviours in your child that you don’t understand or can’t seem to distract them from e.g. They are always on the move and can’t seem to sit still; they are always throwing things; they can’t stop climbing; hate being on the swings at the park etc.
Take a look at Our EIGHT senses guide to see how your child’s senses might be affecting their behaviour and try some activities that might help The Proprioception System The vestibular system!…or just have a bit of fun with the activities!
Here is a little starter to share with your little!
Starting to get bored in the house? Looking for ideas to keep both you and your child busy? Take a look at our DIY Play & Learn Activities. Have Fun! Parents DIY Activities
‘Cause and Effect’ Play helps children to recognise that they have some control over their world. Children need to learn that they can make things happen for themselves by the actions they take or the things that they do!
When children understand they can make things happen for themselves their curiosity grows, along with a desire to find ways to interact and engage with others to communicate their needs and choices.
Click on the link for a few play ideas to get you started, then take a look about the house and see what other activities you can find!
