CH. 4
SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH
AUTONOMY-SEEKING
YOUNGSTERS
CD 11
fall 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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