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A child with a disability transitions to school with support from family input and involvement in activities, leading to increased comfort and confidence.
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Key Points
- The video clips follow a child with a disability's transition to school, highlighting challenges and strategies for inclusion.
- Implementing strategies for a child with additional needs benefited the entire class, emphasizing the importance of individualized support.
- Collaboration between teachers, family, and external support workers is crucial in supporting a child's transition to school.
- Balancing academics with independence, social skills, and extracurricular activities is key for a successful start in school.
- Involvement in school activities and building relationships with other parents can enhance a child's comfort and confidence at school.
Summaries
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Child with disability transitions to school, with changes and teacher transitions. Family input and involvement in activities support comfort and confidence.
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This series documents a child with a disability's transition to school. Changes and teacher transitions occurred in the first few weeks. Strategies to support classroom management were identified, benefiting the whole class. Family input was valuable for motivating the child. An Early Childhood Intervention worker bridged the gap between parents and the school. Involvement in school activities helped build relationships and contribute to the child's comfort and confidence.
184 word summary
This series follows a child with a disability's transition to school. In the first few weeks, there were changes and the child had to change teachers. Strategies were identified to support the teacher with classroom management. Some strategies implemented for the child with additional needs ended up benefiting the entire class. Input from the child's family was found to be helpful, as their knowledge of the child's interests was used to motivate and engage him in schoolwork. An Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) worker bridged the gap between the parents and the school. Extracurricular activities were limited in the first term of kindergarten to account for children's mental exhaustion. The focus at the beginning of school should be on developing independence, social skills, and communication. Involvement in the school, such as through parent-teacher organizations or school events, was found to help build relationships with other parents and contribute to the child's comfort and confidence at school. The video clip highlights the importance of understanding and addressing the specific needs of children transitioning to school and the value of collaboration between families, educators, and support workers.
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This clip is part of a series following a child with a disability's transition to school. In the first few weeks, there were changes and the child had to change teachers. The teachers were concerned about including the child in the classroom due to behavioral concerns and sensory needs. However, strategies were identified to support the teacher with classroom management.
Some strategies implemented for the child with additional needs ended up benefiting the entire class. For example, setting up shorter, more focused literacy sessions benefited not only the child but also other students in the class.
It was noted that no class has everyone working at the same level, so strategies put in place for a child with a disability would work well in any classroom or playground situation. Input from the child's family was found to be helpful, as their knowledge of the child's interests was used to motivate and engage him in schoolwork.
An Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) worker was able to bridge the gap between the parents and the school, providing assistance and direction as needed. Extracurricular activities were limited in the first term of kindergarten to account for the mental exhaustion experienced by children.
The focus at the beginning of school should be on developing independence, social skills, and communication, rather than solely on academic skills. Later in the year, introducing activities outside of school, such as martial arts classes, provided a sense of inclusion and interaction with other children outside of the school setting.
The self-defense class was particularly beneficial for the child, providing a social setting and familiar grounds for interaction with other students. The development of skills over time in this class helped the child build confidence and improve gross motor skills.
Involvement in the school, such as through parent-teacher organizations or school events, was found to help build relationships with other parents and contribute to the child's comfort and confidence at school. The child's transition to school was successful due to the support of a communicative and collaborative family.
The TTS website was found to have elements that would benefit any child starting school, including cheat sheets, resources, tools, and a "Snapshot of My Child" feature. The troubleshooting guide on the website was also useful for addressing challenges that arose.
Overall, the video clip highlights the importance of understanding and addressing the specific needs of children transitioning to school, as well as the value of collaboration between families, educators, and support workers. By focusing on individualized strategies and incorporating input from families, schools can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students.
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Meta description: ECIA NSW/ACT Transition to School Video ClipsOne family’s story about their child with a disability and their teamJune 2016