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Countless studies corroborate the idea that self-care reduces stress, which can deplete your energy and impair your judgment.

2. Focus on Building Relationships

Many educators noted that a teacher’s ability to balance warmth and strong boundaries is key to successful relationships—and classroom management.

3. Set Rules, Boundaries, and Expectations (and Do It Early)

Many others cautioned that while enforcing rules consistently is critical, it’s important to pick your battles too—especially if those confrontations are going to be public

4. Take a Strength-Based Approach

A strength-based lens means never forgetting to look beneath the surface of behavior, even when it’s inconvenient

don’t forget to continue to work to deepen the connection, being mindful of the context and using language thoughtfully.

Finally, cultural differences can also play an unconscious role in our expectations of whether a student will succeed, so it’s important to reflect on any stereotypes that come up for you.

5. Involve Parents and Guardians

The majority of teachers send home reports of both positive and negative behaviors—it’s critical to do the former, too—and also use email and text services to communicate about upcoming events, due dates, and student progress.

single domain

developmental disorder; developmental arrest and regression; and developmental disability.

occurs when a child does not achieve developmental milestones in comparison to peers of the same age range.

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Developmental delays are common and can involve either a single domain or multiple domains of the child’s functioning.Early identification of developmental delays and appropriate management can positively alter the child’s developmental trajectory.Primary care physicians play a pivotal role in early identification of developmental delays through developmental screening and surveillance.For children presenting with mild developmental delays and in the absence of any red flags, appropriate stimulation activities can be suggested, with close monitoring of the child.There should be a low threshold for specialist referral for children at high risk for developmental problems, such as those who are in care, have an underlying chronic medical condition, or have a primary caregiver with a mental health problem.

REFERRAL Screen for Initial Eligibility Placement on wait list until slot a v ailable Referral to Access Agency Care Manag er Assessment

To qualify for personal care attendant services you must: • Be between the ages of 18 and 64 • Have a long-term health condition that requires hands on care with at least two activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and walking. • Meet financial eligibility requirements • Be able to supervise the personal care attendant or have a conservator who do can do it

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