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Types of Abuse

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Neglect
Physical
Sexual
Emotional

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Define Neglect

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Occurs when a child is not provided with the necessities of life, including essential medical treatment or adequate care

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Define physical abuse

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A substantial injury resulting from a non-accidental use of force

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Define sexual abuse

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Inappropriate exposure to sexual content, activity, or behavior, and or sexual exploitation

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Emotional abuse

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Occurs when I caregiver’s actions, or lack of actions, result, in impairment to the mental or emotional functioning or development of a child
Ex (threats, rejection, exposure to domestic violence, or chronic substance abuse)

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What is the child’s aid society

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A nonprofit agency that carries out duties of the act including assessment of risk in-service to children youth and families.

The children’s aid society works in each community to provide help and support to children and their families.

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What specific functions does CAS carry out

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Investigate allegations of abuse

Protect children we are necessary

Care for children who come under its supervision

Provide guidance and counselling to families as it relates to child protection and adoption services

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When an RECE has reasonable grounds, their duty are to report is

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Immediate meaning they are required to make the report right away.

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If an RECE fails to uphold professional official duties with respect of children they are liable on conviction of

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Up to $5000 fine.
Found guilty for professional misconduct
Can lead to serious decisions like a member certificate of registration being revoked 

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Programs that CAS offers to help support families

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Family well-being program

child abuse prevention program

music and art enrichment

back to school backpack program

academic and holiday dinners

homework/tutoring program

Youth with cameras program

seasonal holiday programs

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Child/youth advocacy centre is

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A location that provides a neutral child friendly safe setting for children to expose their abuse

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What was the pre-CYAC model

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A model that included a child, sharing the story to every professional over and over again

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What is the WECYAC model

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A Centre with a goal to make the process in which families receive services in difficult times much simpler and less traumatic

All services are available under one facility

Child will only need to tell their story once and the WECYAC advocate will be there contact person moving forward.

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Where is the WECY AC located?

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In the St. Clair Toledo building: health science building

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Signs of abuse

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Physical markings or injuries that have inconsistent explanations, re-occurring , present over a period of time or in diff stages of healing, inconsistent with the child’s age or developmental phase.

Physical health changes with no medical cause, failure to gain weight, bleeding from genitals with no medical cause, unusual sensitivity or itching of genitals with no medical cause

Changes in behaviours such as emotions, mental health, participation, appetite, sleep, confidence, fears, play, knowledge of sexual topics, regression, hygiene.

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Mental health vs mental illness

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Separate but interconnected concepts, that are looked at measured and responded to differently

Not the same thing or two sides of a spectrum

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What is mental illness?

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Conditions where are thinking mood and behaviors, severely and negatively impact how we function in our lives

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What is mental health?

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A positive concept that relates to our ability to enjoy life and to manage it in ways that help us meet our goals and cope with stresses

A sense of spiritual and emotional well-being

More than the absence of mental illness

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As many as ____ in _____ children and youth in Ontario will experience some form of mental health problems

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1 in 5

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____ out of ____ of children experiencing mental health problems will not receive the treatment they need

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5 out of 6

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____% of mental health problems have their onset during _______ or ______

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70%

Childhood or adolescence

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_____% of children ages ___-___ years meet diagnostic criteria for mental health problems

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17%
2-5 years

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Canada’s youth suicide rate is the _____ highest in the industrialized world

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Third

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______ ______ are significantly under represented in mental health and treatment oriented services and over represented in containment focussed facilities

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Black youth

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First Nations youth, die by suicide about ____-___ times more often the non-aboriginal youth
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LGBTQ+ youth phase approximately ____ times the risk of suicide and substance abuse that heterosexual Peers
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Youth living in the lowest income neighbourhoods had the _____ rate of suicide, emergency department, visions for deliver it self harm, acute care, mental health services use treated prevalence of schizophrenia
Highest
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What is childhood mental health?
Early childhood mental health is about reaching social, emotional, milestones, learning social skills, and coping with emotions in general.
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When a children’s social, emotional and behavioural well-being is intact it means their mental health is
In a good place, and they know how to cope with emotions and stress in healthy ways
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When a child has good mental health, they show
Curiosity engagement, enthusiasm, exploration, healthy relationships, and effective communication
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Children with poor mental health may
Struggle with their emotions have difficulty sleeping and concentrating exhibit destructive, and aggressive behaviour feel sad, hopeless, and have low self-esteem.
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Signs of childhood mental health issues
Avoid activities they previously enjoyed Crying for no apparent reason Irrational irritability or anger Aggression to the point of being feared by other children Trouble sleeping or frequent nightmares Regression from development milestones Appearing withdrawn from peers and adults Difficult to come in moments of intense emotion Expressing feelings of worthlessness or being lost Defying reasonable directions from adults
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How can educators support mental health?
Create mentally healthy classroom environments, that help children to feel that they are welcome included in belong Encourage activities and initiatives designed to promote positive mental health Teach social emotional skills to help children to navigate relationships figure out who they are, and how to belong and stay resilient when life hands them challenges Work to reduce stigmas related to mental health and mental illness Help children who may be struggling with a mental health problems through ongoing classroom support and accommodations Trust the knowledge of others, and gain support from other staff/supervisors Offer support and resources to parents and guardians
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8 Agencies
1. Kids help phone. 2. Youth diversion Essex county diversion program. 3. Maryvale Windsor. 4. Regional children’s center. 5. Windsor, Essex, child and youth advocacy center. 6. Youth wellness hub, Windsor Essex. 7. Weconnectkids. 8. trans. Wellness, Ontario.
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what does the kids help phone do?
Has 24/7 mental health services Free and confidential services Mental health, tips and info Crisis support Professional counselling
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What does youth diversion Essex County diversion program do?
Preventative services education encouragement Rebound life choices program Time to L.A.G program L.O.S.S program Youth justice committee HS skills training program See different program
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What does the Maryvale Windsor agency do?
Mental health treatment centre Therapy and assistance for age 13 to 17 with emotional, psychological and mental distress Crisis support services up to age 15 Day treatment program, age 13 to 17 Acute care mental health hospital program up to 16 Positive parenting program Counselling services Preventure program age 12 to 17 Family navigation program
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What does a Regional Children’s Centre do?
A children’s mental health centre Crisis services up to 16 years Counselling clinic up to 18 years Outpatient counselling and therapy 612 years Assessment and consultation 6 to 17 years Day treatment 6 to 12 years Residential program In-home services 6 to 17 years
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What does the Windsor Essex child and youth advocacy centre do?
Provides children and youth and their families with a safe and comfortable environment Investigation and forensic interview Advocacy support and follow up Mental evaluation and treatment Trauma, focused, mental health services Case review and monitoring Community education and prevention
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What does the youth wellness hub Windsor Essex do?
is a one stop shop for youth, mental health, and wellness by youth for youth Mental health counselling programs Youth, outreach, and peer support programs Educational and recreational activities
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What does we connect kids do ?
Is a partnership between the five core service providers for children use mental health and addiction services in Windsor Essex Starting grounds when unsure of the type of mental health services you need Is a free confidential mental health service
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What does Trans wellness Ontario do?
Is a mental wellness organization that provides low barrier support for individuals and families Counselling programs Peer monitoring programs Parent peer monitoring programs
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Four types of mental health care for Ece’s
**Professional, self care** Counselling from experienced colleagues, give yourself breaks, have peer support groups, have boundaries between students and staff, educate yourself on relevant journals, news and social media **Psychological self-care** Journal, check in with supervisors in more experience colleagues, turn off work outside of work hours, take time to contact, friends and family **Physical self-care** Keep a sleep routine, healthy diet, take lunch breaks, use sick leave, exercise regularly **Emotional self-care** Contact friends and family, meditate, have non-crisis related entertainment, use gratitude
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Ways to take care of yourself
-Get enough sleep -eat healthy -move your body every day. -Make time for hobbies and things you enjoy. -Use your vacation time -if you get sick stay home -set boundaries between work and non-work time -prioritize tasks so you don’t get overwhelmed. -Be thankful wherever you can -create a strong support system.
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Hand Foot mouth disease
Virus Fever, headache, and rash with small blisters on the hands, feet, diaper area, and inside the mouth.
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Impetigo
Bacteria Yellow or honey coloured pus-filled blisters that scab over.
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Bacteria Cough with "whooping" sound upon inhale, sometimes vomiting or fainting after coughing.
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Ringworm
Fungus Itchy red scaly rash that may develop into crusts, spreads outward in rings.
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Fifth's Disease ("Slapped cheek syndrome")
Virus Low fever, mild headaches, fatigue, stuffy and or runny nose, then a sudden distinctive red rash on the face, and or other parts of the body including the legs and arms. Red patches on the skin and can be itchy on the arms and legs. In some cases, some may develop swollen glands, red eyes, a sore throat, diarrhea, and rarely rashes that are similar to bruises. Joint swelling or pain are common symptoms in older teens or adulfs.
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Shigellosis
Bacteria Diarrhea often containing blood or mucus, abdominal cramps and pain.
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Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
Bacteria or virus Redness, Itchins, tearing, and digharge from one or both eyes.
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Roseola
Virus High fever for 3-5 days, followed by a rash that covers much of the body.
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Influenza
Virus Aches, chills, headache, fever, sore throat
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Meningitis
Bacteria or virus Fever, severe headache, stiff neck confusion, sluggishness, seizures, sensitivity to bright light
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Measles
Virus High fever, cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, white spots in mouth and flat red rash that s on face 3-5 days after onset and spreads over body.
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Mumps
Virus Fever, headache, puffy, swollen cheeks and sore jaw.
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Pinworm
Parasite Itching around the anus.
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Chickenpox
Virus Fever, headache and aches and pains. One to two days after these symptoms appear, red spots on face and scalp that are extremely itchy. Once the spots spread to the rest of the body, they turn into blisters that eventually scab over and new spots will continue to appear.
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SIDS
No known cause Sudden infant death syndrome results in an infant not waking up from sleep.
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RSV
Virus Runny nose and loss of appetite, followed by fever, cough, wheezing and cold symptoms
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Mononucleosis
Virus Fever, swollen lymph nodes in neck and armpits, fatigue.
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Steptococcus Pneumonia
Bacteria Sudden fever, red sore throat with white spots,
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Enterovirus
Virus Flu-like symptoms that may include difficulty breathing.
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Acute Otitis Media
Secondary Infection Pain in one or both ears.
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how do you common types of illnesses spread?
Airborne Fecal/Oral Blood/ body Fluids Direct Content
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How can we prevent illness in childcare?
Immunization Handwashing Safe Diapering Clean Toileting Area Safe Food Preparation
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The childcare, an early years acts requires child care operators to collect registrants immunization information or…..
A valid exemption before admission to the centre
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What are the 13 core nutrients
fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, fibre, sugar, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron.
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A Food label contains
Serving size Nutrition Facts Ingredients list nutrition claims health claims
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Infant Nutrition needs
Infants Need for security Dramatic growth rate Quick development of large motor skills Communicates interests in food and signs of fullness
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Infant feeding schedule
Infants are fed and accordance with the written instructions from parents of the child
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0 to 6 months should be fed
Breastmilk or formula
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Introduction to semi solids start at ____ months
6
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Ideal age to switch to cows milk is
12 months
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Full fat, homogenized 4% milk should be used until age Because
2 years Fatty acids are needed to support brains development
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Breast-feeding benefits
Species specific milk, containing ideal quantities and qualities of nutrients Essential fatty acids and large amount of lactose promote the best possible brain and central nervous system development Protein in breast milk easily digested compared with proteins from other foods Breast milk contains antibodies providing infant with immunity against some infections during breast feeding
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Formula should be
Commercial iron, enriched formula
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CCEYA promoting good eating habits
Providing nutritious food and beverages Positive eating environments being responsive to children’s cues of hunger and fulness ect Child friendly tables, chairs, dishes, utensils Providing quiet time before meals to create relaxed atmosphere Avoid delays Serving foods family styles Staff eating with children Allowing children to leave when they feel restless Encouraging children to feed themselves and help with food prep Encouraging approaching new foods and manners Calmly cleaning spills and encouraging children Encouraging language related to food Talk positively about meal time

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