For parents and practitioners who are impatient for change
The following extract is the second of three from Chapter 5 of ‘Early Child and Family Support: Principles and Prospects’ written by Peter Limbrick and published by Interconnections in 2022 (ISBN 978-0-9576601-9-9).
Chapter 5: Prospec
Read more: Early Child and Family Support: Principles and Prospects. Part 2
Sonja MacFarlane and Julie Houghton
- from Massey University in New Zealand talk about a cultural framework for early childhood educators that’s based on three human rights principles- partnership, protection, and participation.
They share how these principles are woven into the everyday actions of
This is a self-assessment that early childhood organizations can use to plan, assess, and improve family engagement in policies, programs, and other systems-level initiatives.
From their website: 'It’s critical for individuals and families who receive services from a system of care to have a voice i
Read more: Family Engagement in Systems Assessment Tools (FESAT)
Two versions of the GMFM App+ are currently available
The GMFM is a clinical assessment tool designed and validated to evaluate the change in gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy. The original GMFM-88 version has 88 items grouped into 5 dimensions (A: Lying and Rolling, B: Sitting, C
For parents and practitioners who are impatient for change
The following extract is from Chapter 5 of ‘ Early Child and Family Support: Principles and Prospects’ written by Peter Limbrick and published by Interconnections in 2022 (ISBN 978-0-9576601-9-9).
Chapter 5: Prospects for offering eff
Read more: Early Child and Family Support: Principles and Prospects. Part 1
It is good that more people are talking about this in the professional effort to avoid fragmentation
I first encountered transdisciplinary teamwork in writings from the USA during last century where some practitioners had decided it was their preferred approach to babies and infants who had cerebral
Episode Six in a series from University of Melbourne
This episode explores the power of play in early childhood education. Learn how play supports brain development, enriches learning, and connects generations through new innovative projects.
Learn practical strategies to enhance play in the ed
Read more: The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Learning
Read more: Exploring Systems Thinking for Early Childhood Development – Workshop Report
Cartoon © Martina Jirankova-Limbrick 2011