Caregiver Toolkit for Positive Support.pptx

Create a physical display that highlights your toolbox to the community at our Positive Behaviour Supports Toolboxes for Change Workshop.

Bring all of your creations (physical toolbox, brochure, feedback form, physical display) with you to our Workshop Create a physical toolbox tailored to your target group that includes a minimum of 8 physical tools. Be present at the workshop with your display (see details below) to demonstrate your toolbox and answer questions from the community. (Toolbox, full brochure, and presentation due March 12/13th at 4:30 pm (No exceptions))

1. Caregiver Toolkit for Positive Support Your Caregiver & Staff Resilience Toolkit: Tools for a Thriving Day

2. Caregiver Toolkit for Positive Support Building Bridges: Your Caregiver Toolkit for Positive Behavior Support Welcome to the Toolkit Why Positive Behavior Support Matters Overview of the Toolkit Tool 1 - My Visual Schedule Helper Tool 2 - First-Then Fun Board Tool 3 - Social Story Super Reader Tool 4 - My Calm-Down Crew Box Putting It All Together Common Challenges & How to Adapt Encouragement & Next Steps Q&A / Discussion

3. Welcome to the Toolkit Caregiving Dynamics: Navigating caregiving entails challenges and rewards, necessitating effective tools for supporting child development. Toolkit Objectives: This toolkit offers caregivers targeted strategies to enhance emotional regulation and facilitate positive interactions. Resource Accessibility: Providing accessible resources empowers caregivers to implement practical solutions tailored to individual child needs.

4. Why Positive Behavior Support Matters Foundation of Structured Support: Structured support provides a consistent framework, essential for children facing communication and social challenges. Empowering Communication Skills: Targeted strategies enhance children's ability to express themselves, fostering confidence and reducing frustration. Facilitating Emotional Regulation: Structured environments aid children in understanding emotions, promoting healthier responses during stress or unpredictability.

5. Overview of the Toolkit Everyday Tools Concept: The toolkit encompasses practical, everyday tools addressing children's behavior while promoting emotional and social development. Significant Behavioral Impact: By integrating structured strategies, caregivers can substantially influence children's positive behaviors over time. Preparation for Upcoming Details: This introduction sets the stage for exploring specific techniques and resources in subsequent slides.

6. Tool 1 - My Visual Schedule Helper Visual Schedule Benefits: Utilizing visual schedules fosters predictability, significantly reducing anxiety and enhancing children's comfort during transitions. Structure in Daily Routines: Implementing visual schedules establishes a structured environment, supporting children in understanding time management effectively. Enhanced Focus and Engagement: Children benefit from visual cues that enhance focus, leading to improved task engagement and participation.

7. Tool 2 - First-Then Fun Board First-Then Concept: The First-Then Fun Board illustrates task priorities, clearly showing non-preferred tasks followed by rewards. Smoother Transitions: Visualizing expectations helps children transition between activities effortlessly, reducing resistance and frustration experienced. Enhanced Cooperation: By presenting preferred activities post-task completion, children are more likely to cooperate willingly and positively.

8. Tool 3 - Social Story Super Reader

9. Tool 4 - My Calm-Down Crew Box Purpose of Calm-Down Box: A calm-down box provides sensory items that encourage emotional regulation during moments of heightened stress. Sensory-Friendly Items: Incorporating various sensory-friendly tools promotes self-soothing and emotional processing for children in distress. Positive Emotional Outlets: The box offers constructive alternatives for expressing emotions, guiding children toward healthier coping mechanisms.

10. Putting It All Together

11. Common Challenges & How to Adapt

12. Encouragement & Next Steps

13. Q&A / Discussion Interactive Discussion: Engaging caregivers in dialogue encourages shared experiences, fostering community and collaborative problem-solving approaches. Experience Sharing: Allow participants to share personal stories enhances relatability, providing practical insights for effective implementation. Seeking Guidance: Facilitating a space for questions invites caregivers to seek tailored advice, deepening understanding of strategies.