by Tara McClintick | May 30, 2018
Grow the Good: Cultivating a Powerful Profession For all early childhood professionals in 4C for Children’s Southwest Ohio, Miami Valley, and Kentucky service Areas. Please stop by our booth to see the books! Friday October 26 – Keynote speaker: Judy...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 31, 2018
Come see the books at the Southwest Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children’s Annual Conference! Keynote Speaker: Sally Moomaw Experience THREE workshops Exploring STEAM in the Early Years and focusing on Earth & Space Science, Life Science, and...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Interactive Adaptable Games, Supporting Child Development
Persuading a child on the severe end of the autism spectrum to engage in verbal exchanges can be quite a challenge, and I’ve found that ENJOYMENT works better than anything else. I’m super grateful for the Dr. Seuss classic Mr.Brown Can Moo, Can You? My son, Jake,...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
One of the most wonderful gifts a special child offers the world is a new level of appreciation. Learning, growth, and development are so miraculous, and yet we often do not think twice about what is happening. We take it all for granted. We assume that it is the same...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
Words are delicious! They’re the icing on the communication cupcake, aren’t they?! Why? Because human beings want to be understood. We want to understand each other. Words have the potential to make communication easier, depending on our skill level at using them....
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” — Rachel Carson Reaching Out We want to make...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
“The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.” — Peter Drucker Language development definitely has its benefits, but non-verbal communication is the foundation. It is a foundation that is often over-looked and under-valued. A...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
When someone perceives the world differently than you, how is it possible to connect? How do you communicate with someone that does not seem to understand you? And you, in turn, do not understand him/her? A Story about Michael My very first teaching position was for...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
Interaction Series – Part 2 of 12 What assumptions have you already made from the title “Banish Boredom Forever”? Maybe you’re thinking “impossible!” or “I’m too busy to be bored.” How to Drop Assumptions Curiosity sets the stage for this month’s interaction...
by Tara McClintick | Dec 6, 2016 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
Interaction Series – Part 1 of 12 Interaction – noun. Mutual or reciprocal action or influence. The Best Gifts in Life are Free They’re available everyday. Interaction is one of those gifts! As you ponder the interaction ideas that will be presented...
