CH. 4SUPPORTING FAMILIES

WITH AUTONOMY-SEEKING YOUNGSTERS

CD 11fall 2014

Prof. Gallegos

Signs of Developing Autonomy

◦The most notable toddlers behaviors are exploration, self-help skills, and a sense of possession◦NEGATIVITY-Child finds power in his ability to do for themselves

◦Exploration

◦Self-Help Skills◦Self-feeding◦Toilet training and Learning

◦Sense of Possession

Dealing with Issues of Power & Control

◦Set-Up Developmentally Appropriate Environment◦Appreciate Play◦Self-Help Skills◦Provide Control◦Set Limits

Coping with Loss and Separation

◦Separation in small steps◦Entering child care◦Adjusting◦Accepting feelings◦Coping

◦Partnering with Parents of Toddlers

Conclusion◦ Recent findings to self-regulation

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