Hi, I’m Silvia.
In my blog, I discuss early intervention and how to build inclusive communities where children of all abilities are valued and supported.
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During the early days of my career as a visiting teacher, I began to build my collection of toys from specialised catalogues. I was sure that I needed lots of these toys for my students with special needs. I really enjoyed browsing catalogues full of...
I would also like to introduce you to a really useful resource that I use with my young students, and that I used with my own son Sebastian during his preschool years.
Children with autism and other developmental disabilities benefit hugely from rou...
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Letter from a father to his son (Written 100 years ago!)
Last week, while reading a new book, I came across a letter that a father wrote to his son back in 1923, one hundred years ago! The letter touches on the same struggles that parents face today, making it a timeless piece that every parent should read.
How to stop a child from throwing things
From a cognitive development perspective, children are learning about cause and effect. By throwing, children learn about gravity; they observe how some objects bounce, other things break, and others make a big noise as they land on the floor.Â
