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Environments that Promote Young Children’s Participation – Implementing the DEC
Recommended Practices
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Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
presents
Today’s Presenters
Lori E. Meyer, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of
Education
University of Vermont
Tricia Catalino, PT, DSc, PCS Associate Professor, School of Physical
Therapy
Touro University, Nevada
Today’s Moderators Maria Matticks
Consultant Early Intervention Training Program , UIUC
Michaelene M. Ostrosky Head and Goldstick Family Scholar,
Special Education, University of Illinois
Alissa Jones Research Specialist
Early Intervention Training Program, UIUC
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Who do we have participating with us today? A. Parent/caregiver B. Early Interventionist C. CFC Staff D. Administrators E. Other (list in Chat Room)
Lori E. Meyer, PhD Tricia Catalino, PT,
DSc, PCS
Today you will…
Learn about the six Environment recommended practices.
Today you will…
Learn about the six Environment recommended practices.
Describe examples of how the Environment recommended practices are implemented in early intervention settings.
Today you will…
Learn about the six Environment recommended practices.
Describe examples of how the Environment recommended practices are implemented in early intervention settings.
Describe strategies for using the Environment recommended practices as an advocacy tool to influence policies and practices related to inclusive early care and education.
Who is already familiar with the revised (2014) DEC Recommended Practices?
A. I heard they were being revised
B. I have glanced through them
C. I have read them and am beginning to implement them
in my own practice
D. I am not familiar with them
Where can we find the practices?
http://www.dec-sped.org/recommendedpractices
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model
Rhodes, 2013
Has Environment previously been included in the DEC RPs? Yes or No?
Evolution of Environment Recommended Practices
2005
Evolution of Environment Recommended Practices
2014 2005 DEC Recommended Practices http://www.dec-sped.org/recommendedpractices
Building Upon Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAPS)
More information about DAP available at: http://www.naeyc.org/DAP
“Environmental features and settings are inseparably linked to children’s development, growth, &
functioning” (Catalino & Meyer, 2015).
Environmental Settings
Natural & Inclusive
Natural environments are settings in which children without disabilities spend time.
Natural environments are settings in which children without disabilities spend time.
Where is the most unique natural environment that you have
worked with children and families?
Activities and routines may need to be adapted to ensure that children with disabilities are able to participate and be integral members.
Inclusive environments are settings where the
values, policies, and practices support the right of every infant
and young child and his or her family, regardless of ability,
to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families,
communities, and society.
Inclusive environments are settings where the
values, policies, and practices support the rights of every infant
and young child and his or her family, regardless of ability,
to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families,
communities, and society.
Environmental Features
Social Physical Temporal
Social Environment
Interactions and Relationships
Social Environment
Interactions and Relationships family members
peers caregivers
extended family members
other adults
Child’s Natural Environment!
Social Environment
Interactions and Relationships
Emotional Wellness
Social Environment
Interactions and Relationships
Emotional Wellness
Mental Health
Social Environment
Interactions and Relationships
Emotional Wellness
Mental Health
Social Emotional Development
Physical Environment
Structural Conditions
Space Equipment
Material Resources
Physical Environment
Structural Conditions
Space Equipment
Material Resources
Safety and Access!
scheduling or sequencing of daily routines and
activities in children’s natural
environments with attention to
elements relating to time (e.g., transitions, length of
activities).
Temporal Environment
scheduling or sequencing of daily routines and
activities in children’s natural
environments with attention to
elements relating to time (e.g., transitions,
length of activities).
Temporal Environment
Kyle’s story
Kyle
The Spirit of the Environment
Recommended Practices
Environmental practices are interwoven within
all DEC RP areas
Why is fitness and wellness included in the Environment Recommended Practices?
Environments are fundamental sources of access and participation
Why is fitness and wellness included in the Environment Recommended Practices?
Changes to the environment are done in collaboration with the team, including the family,
and start from a strengths-based perspective.
Why is assistive technology part of the Environment Recommended Practices?
Thinking about E1-E3, which of the following strategies are you most
prepared to implement?
a. Providing services in natural and inclusive settings b. Using the principles of UDL in the home setting c. Modifying & adapting the physical environment d. Modifying & adapting the social environment e. Modifying & adapting the temporal environment
The term assistive technology device means
any item, piece of equipment, or product
system, whether acquired commercially, off-the-shelf,
modified, or customized, that is used to increase,
maintain, or improve functional capabilities of
individuals with disabilities.
Thinking about E4-E6, which of the following strategies do you feel most
prepared to implement? a. Discussing AT options with families b. Determining whether AT might help a child meet their IFSP
outcomes c. Helping families engage in physical activity with their children d. Creating environments that promote physical activity e. Using readily available materials to create low tech options to
promote access and participation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D56HhWozXhM
http://ectacenter.org/decrp/type-
pgfamily.asp
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