Professor Laurie Vakili CE220 CE220 Unit 8: Disease Prevention, Infection Control, and Risk Management

Thought for the day…. The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn. - John Lubbock

Weekly Reminders Complete Readings and read Web Resources Complete Learning Activities Post on Discussion Board: Post detailed responses to discussion question (100 words or more) Share detailed feedback with at least 2 classmates Post response to Seminar Option 2 IF you do not attend seminar Complete Graded Content Review Complete missing assignments Work on Unit 9 Project

Introductory paragraph: Preview the paper, include the importance of providing a healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment, and address how health, safety, and nutrition are interrelated and dependent on one another. Paragraph 2: Identify and describe four age-appropriate learning activities and toys that reinforce the important of health, nutrition, and safety. Paragraph 3: Discuss an ideal location, space, and security of a center, school, etc., and explain appropriate facility maintenance and upkeep. Paragraph 4: Describe at least four appropriate food safety guidelines. For example: Proper food handling procedures and precautions for breast milk, formula and solids; proper food preparation to include common food choking hazards;precautions and alternative food choices addressing common allergies including nuts, wheat, and milk. Conclusion paragraph: Summarize the main points of the paper and discuss the information mentioned in the body paragraphs. Unit 9 Project

Asthma and Allergies What ECPs need to know! Which children in my care have asthma or allergies? What triggers asthma attacks and allergies? What is your plan of action when a child has an asthma attack or allergic reaction? Field Trip Field Trip

Body Mass Index (BMI) and Obesity Body Mass Index: Tool used to compare where your child’s height and weight fall in comparison to other children of the same sex and age Obesity: when a child is well above the average weight of children his/her age (95 th percentile or above) What puts children at risk for becoming obese? What health complications can obesity cause? ( obesity/DS00698/DSECTION=risk-factors)

Child Abuse and Neglect Abuse to mistreat, attack, or cause harm to another individual Common categories: Physical Emotional or verbal Sexual (Marotz, p ) Neglect failure of a parent or legal guardian to properly care for and meet the basic needs of a child under 18 years of age Common categories: Physical Emotional or psychological

Scope of the Problem In 2007, almost 800,000 children were victims of maltreatment—various forms of abuse and neglect. Maltreatment causes stress that can disrupt early brain development. Children who have been abused are at higher risk for health problems as adults, including depression, eating disorders, alcoholism, and certain chronic diseases. Children of all races and ethnicities experience child abuse. Children of all ages experience abuse, but children under 4 are at greatest risk for severe injury and death from abuse. Most abuse happens within families, especially families in which there is a great deal of stress.

Reporting Abuse and Neglect ECPs are among a group of professionals who are required to report abuse and neglect When should you report it? How should you report it? Daily health check reports Written documentation Shows changes in child’s overall appearance and well- being (Marotz, p )

Helping Abused and Neglected Children LISTEN to them Develop a trusting relationship with them Play therapy Artwork Encourage them to express their feelings Be a good role model (Marotz, p. 298)

Considering Cultural Differences Read "Issues To Consider: Cultural Practices and Child Abuse" (Marotz, p. 290) Is this cultural practice considered abuse? How do cultural differences affect parental practices and values? Should parents be expected to give up traditional cultural practices related to healing and medicine when they immigrate to this country? Why is it important for teachers to acquire an understanding of cultural differences?

Wrap-up… A word as to the education of the heart. We don't believe that this can be imparted through books; it can only be imparted through the loving touch of the teacher. - Cesar Chavez

References Marotz, Lynn (2009). Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child. Clifton Park: Thomson Delmar Learning. “Childhood Obesity” (n.d). Retrieved on June 30, 2008 from -obesity. -obesity