2. During the sharing session, K1 and K2 children also had the opportunity to explore various tools and methods utilized to enhance the fine motor skills of children with special needs. These techniques are designed to assist them in performing more intricate tasks like writing and coloring. The images above illustrate how the K2 children successfully located and extracted the coin from the ‘dough’, showcasing their development in fine motor skills.
3. Furthermore, in addition to the aforementioned aspects, K1 and K2 children were introduced to various tools employed to assist children with special needs in communication, including Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices. As part of the sharing session, K1 and K2 children had the valuable opportunity to firsthandly engage with AAC devices, utilizing them to convey their desires, such as the phrase “I want drink.”
4. Much like the diverse regulation techniques practiced by children within our school, those at CPAS also have designated ‘Calming Corners’ to retreat to whenever they experience negative emotions. The provided images depict one of the calming aids frequently employed at CPAS to assist children in managing their emotions: a heavy vest filled with weights.
