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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Remote Learning Tip Sheet

August 31, 2020  |   |  By Encompass

As we’ve all done our best to transition to a very different system of living in the last several months, parents and children have had to shift, stretch and pull together like never before. With the remote learning system being facilitated by our incredible teachers, many parents are asking for tips to help best support […]

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Anti-Racism Resources for Children and Families

June 5, 2020  |  Community, Parenting  |  By Encompass

As an agency whose whole reason for being is to contribute to a community where ALL children thrive, we wanted to provide our families with some resources to help facilitate vital conversations, important shifts to dynamics, and healthy self-assessment and a path forward. We feel strongly that information is empowering. Below you will find resources, […]

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Encompass “What is Sensory Processing?” Handout

January 31, 2020  |   |  By Encompass

In this handout, Encompass Occupational Therapist Kavita Sleight, OTR/L, explains sensory processing, gives examples of common challenges that can indicate issues with sensory processing, and provides strategies and tools for dealing with different types of sensory processing challenges.

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Recasting – Modeling Video

December 11, 2019  |   |  By Encompass

This skill involves taking words your child uses, and adding to them so that your child is hearing more complex language. It also helps your child feel understood because you are acknowledging what they said with the words they used.

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O.W.L. – Observe, wait, listen! – Modeling Video

December 11, 2019  |   |  By Encompass

OBSERVE: Watch your child and notice what has their interest. WAIT: Wait 5-10 seconds for your child to process what they are observing. They may start talking when you wait. LISTEN: If your child talks, you can restate what they shared and affirm what they notice going on around them.

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Narrating Daily Activities – Modeling Video

December 11, 2019  |   |  By Encompass

Even before your child can talk, they are learning to listen and learning about the world around them. When you use simple language to describe daily activities, it will help your child make sense of their world. Eventually, they will learn to tell you about what’s happening around them.

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