Meeting the needs of children and Families

(Part One)

By: Fatema Shams

Student ID# 300703319

Instructor: Professor Chris Cadieux

Introduce Child and FamilySonia, a 7 years old

child who has Spina Bifida.

Also has Hydrocephalus

Recently entered in School age program in Childcare Centre.

Family new in TorontoNeeds advice about

services

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Sonia and her Family’s need

Social and emotional support

Physical therapist and Health care provider

Welcoming environment

Teaching strategiesInformation about the

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What are Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus?

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus

Birth defect.Occurs within first four

weeks of pregnancy.Spinal cord fails to form

properly.Three types.Severe form is

Myelomeningocele.

Means ‘water on the brain’.

Occurs when CSF unable to drain from brain.

Increases pressure inside the skull.

Causes

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus

Unknown cause.Genetic and

environmental factors.High fever during

pregnancy.Drugs.Not having folic acid.Diabetes and obesity.

• Caused by various medical problems.

• Spina Bifida.• Aquenductal Obstruction.• Arachnoid Cysts.• Dandy Walker Syndrome.

Symptoms

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus

Paralysis and muscle weakness.

Difficulty reading and solving problem.

Bowel incontinence and urinary incontinence.

Usually large head.Seizures.Eyes fixed downward.Developmental delay.Headache followed by

vomiting.Memory loss.Drowsiness.Changes in personality.

Treatments

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus

Surgical Treatment.Therapy.Medical Care.

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Surgically implanting a tube called a shunt.

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Meeting the needs of Sonia in child care setting

Bringing changes to the

Physical Environment

• Materials• Classroom Structure• Curriculum• Physical Activity• Use four strategies for

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Teaching Strategies• Giving instructions• Give her time and

space• Task analysis• Use prompting and

fading techniques• Reinforcement to build

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Meeting her family’s need in Childcare Setting

• Respect• Involving parents to

know child’s strengths and needs

• Understanding their feelings

• Provide information about agencies and community resources.

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Agencies in Toronto

• Program and Services-Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario.(http://www.sbhao.on.ca/programs-services/care-and-support/adult-support)

• Easter Seals Ontario. Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed (http://www.easterseals.org/)

• Agency for Sports & Recreation-

Variety Village – (http://www.varietyvillage.ca/ )

Self-Evaluation

Self-Evaluation Cont’d.

Bibliography

Thank You