Re: Hawaiin early learning program?

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Posted By Gaylen on January 24, 2001 at 21:56:00:

In Reply to: Hawaiin early learning program? posted by Elaine on January 13, 2001 at 23:15:39:

Thought I'd mention that we used the Hawaii Assesment and the Carolina Curriculum Assessments and found Carolina to be much more comprehensive and helpful not only in pinpointing breakdowns in development but also in how to work on development. In addition to the main areas Hawaii assesses, Carolina breaks each down into subsets so you not only see that fine motor is behind, you can find out if it's due to manipulation issues, bimanual issues, dexterity, visual motor, etc. It also gives some ideas on how to build each skill.

The curriculum is more expensive -- about $30 each for the Infants/Toddlers and for the Preschoolers many years ago when I bought it -- but well worth it. Since it's geared towards special needs, it lists developmental ages but also takes into account the unique developmental phases of special kiddos. I wish they made higher levels but the last time I checked (about three years ago), they stop at developmental age 5. You can order them through Paul H. Brooks Publishing 1-800-638-3775. Ask for "The Carolina Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs" (to developmental age 3) or "The Carlina Curriculum for Preschoolers with Special Needs" (to developmental age 5).
Gaylen

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Comments:: Thought I'd mention that we used the Hawaii Assesment and the Carolina Curriculum Assessments and found Carolina to be much more comprehensive and helpful not only in pinpointing breakdowns in development but also in how to work on development. In addition to the main areas Hawaii assesses, Carolina breaks each down into subsets so you not only see that fine motor is behind, you can find out if it's due to manipulation issues, bimanual issues, dexterity, visual motor, etc. It also gives some ideas on how to build each skill. : The curriculum is more expensive -- about $30 each for the Infants/Toddlers and for the Preschoolers many years ago when I bought it -- but well worth it. Since it's geared towards special needs, it lists developmental ages but also takes into account the unique developmental phases of special kiddos. I wish they made higher levels but the last time I checked (about three years ago), they stop at developmental age 5. You can order them through Paul H. Brooks Publishing 1-800-638-3775. Ask for "The Carolina Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs" (to developmental age 3) or "The Carlina Curriculum for Preschoolers with Special Needs" (to developmental age 5). : Gaylen