Special Needs
A PITC Training Session

Format: 3 hour session, 30-40 participants, lecture, experiential learning activities, video, discussion.

This session provides participants with information and techniques they can use to help infant care teachers become more knowledgeable about including infants and toddlers with special needs in group care as well as more comfortable with the idea. Participants examine their own attitudes toward inclusion and disabilities through engaging reflective activities. They also learn how to adapt toys, materials, and environments so that children with disabilities can use them effectively.

Related Module(s):
III Learning and Development

Related Resources:
Article Supportive Care for Infants and Toddlers with Special Health Needs
Handout Considerations in Enrolling an Infant or Toddler with Disabilities
Handout Considerations in Sharing Concerns about Development with Families
Handout Does Early Intervention Help?
Handout Rainbow Stew
Handout Resource List- Special Needs- When Children Soar with the Wind
Handout Training Strategies from When Children Soar with the Wind
Handout When Children Soar with the Wind
Handout When Children Soar with the Wind (Early Head Start Version)
Handout When Children Soar with the Wind: Quotes
Handout Why Inclusion?
PowerPoint Special Needs PPT EHS (Linda Brault)
PowerPoint Special Needs PPT EHS (Sandy Petersen)