Friday, September 28, 2012

Síntomas en un niño hiperactivo

Síntomas en un niño hiperactivo

Los síntomas pueden ser clasificados según el déficit de atención, hiperactividad e impulsividad:
- Dificultad para resistir a la distracción.
- Dificultad para mantener la atención en una tarea larga.
- Dificultad para atender selectivamente.
- Dificultad para explorar estímulos complejos de una manera ordenada.
- Actividad motora excesiva o inapropiada.
- Dificultad para acabar tareas ya empezadas.
- Dificultad para mantenerse sentados y/o quietos en una silla.
- Presencia de conductas disruptivas (con carácter destructivo).
- Incapacidad para inhibir conductas: dicen siempre lo que piensan, no se reprimen.
- Incapacidad para aplazar las cosas gratificantes: no pueden dejar de hacer las cosas que les gusta en primer lugar y aplazan todo lo que pueden los deberes y obligaciones. Siempre acaban haciendo primero aquello que quieren.
- Impulsividad cognitiva: precipitación, incluso a nivel de pensamiento. En los juegos es fácil ganarles por este motivo, pues no piensan las cosas dos veces antes de actuar, no prevén, e incluso contestan a las preguntas antes de que se formulen.

Friday, September 21, 2012

CHILD ABUSE, CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, SHAKEN BABY SUNDROME,

BULLING, BULLING PREVENTION, PREVENCION DE BULLING

Una página de internet con interesantes recursos para evitar el BULLING, en inglés
http://www.childhelp.org/pages/bullying-resources

CHILD ABUSE, REPORT CHILD ABUSE, PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE, ABUSO INFANTIL, PREVENCION DE ABUSO INFANTIL, REPORTAR ABUSO INFANTIL,ADOPTION, ADOPCION,

http://www.childwelfare.gov/
INFORMACION EN ESPAÑOL E INGLES EN
INGLESH AND SPANISH INFORMATION ON
  • Family-Centered Practice
  • Child Abuse & Neglect
  • Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect
  • Responding to Child Abuse & Neglect
  • Supporting & Preserving Families
  • Out-of-Home Care
  • Achieving & Maintaining Permanency
  • Adoption
  • Management & Supervision
  • Systemwide
  • Search A to Z
  • How to report child abuse or neglect
  • Find help with a personal situation
  • RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL
  • Publications
  • Where to report child abuse.

    Where to report child abuse.  List for all states in USA.
    http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reslist/rl_dsp.cfm?rs_id=5&rate_chno=W-00082

    Thursday, September 20, 2012

    DCFS-cuidado infantil, DCFS-child care,

     Use este link para ir a DCFS-cuidado infantil. Allí encontrará otros links sumamente útiles, como la sección 400, 407,en la que está todas las normas de licencia para casas de cuidado, casas de grupo, centros de cuidado, otras normas de licencia.

    Use this link to search DCFS-Child Care. You will find many others convenient links.

    Wednesday, September 19, 2012

    Disabled Access Credit, Barrier Removal Tax Deduction,

    ¿Está usted aprovechando el Crédito de Acceso para discapacitados?

    Por Tom Copeland. Publicado con su permiso.
    Traducido por Fernando Olmedo, focalerta@yahoo.es

    Bathroom¿Sabía usted que hay dos reglas fiscales que benefician a los proveedores de cuidado infantil que gastan dinero cuidando a los niños con discapacidades?

    Todos los proveedores de cuidado de niños (ya estén en regla o no) deben cumplir con la Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).)

    Usted debe proporcionar "adaptaciones razonables" a los niños con discapacidades. Estas discapacidades incluyen: parálisis cerebral, sordera, diabetes, alergias, enfermedad emocional o mental, epilepsia, VIH, SIDA, problemas de aprendizaje, ceguera, retraso mental, y muchas más.

    La mayoría de los proveedores de cuidado infantil han cuidado de niños con discapacidad durante su carrera. En la gran mayoría de los casos, no es gran problema. En algunas situaciones puede requerir gastar dinero para hacer el hogar más acogedor.

    Dichos gastos realizados para cumplir con la ADA pueden incluir: libros en Braille, libros grabados en cinta, barras de apoyo, remodelación del cuarto de baño, puertas más anchas, rampas, etc.

    El Crédito Acceso para discapacitados del IRS (Disabled Access Credit) le permite acceder a un crédito fiscal del 50% sobre los referidos gastos entre $ 250 y hasta $ 10.250, para un crédito máximo de $ 5.000.

    Use el Formulario 8826 del IRS  (Form 8826 Disabled Access Credit) para reclamar este crédito. El crédito no puede ser utilizado para construir una nueva casa. La cuantía del crédito se transfiere al formulario 1040 del IRS.

    He aquí un ejemplo: Usted gasta $ 2.000 en remodelar su cuarto de baño mediante la instalación de algunas barras de apoyo junto al inodoro y en la bañera, y ampliando la puerta del baño para que una silla de ruedas pueda entrar. Usted tiene derecho a un crédito fiscal de $ 850 ($ 2,000 - $ 250 dividido entre 2). Este crédito reducirá sus impuestos por $ 1.750. Sin este crédito, usted tendría que depreciar estos artículos durante 39 años.

    Deducción de Impuestos por Eliminación de Barreras

    Hay un segundo beneficio tributario llamado Deducción de impuestos por la eliminación de barreras (Barrier Removal Tax Deduction
    .). Esto le permite reclamar una deducción de hasta $ 15.000 para gastos determinados en el Anexo C, en lugar de hacer la depreciación durante varios años.

    Los gastos que califican para esta deducción se limitan a la eliminación de barreras arquitectónicas y de transporte como la construcción de una rampa, la remodelación de una casa, o adaptar una camioneta.

    He aquí un ejemplo: Usted gasta $ 1.000 en hacer su camioneta accesible para una silla de ruedas. Sin este beneficio fiscal, que tendría que depreciar los 1.000 dólares en 5 años (usando el metodo actual de gastos del vehiculo actual car expenses method).

     Si no quiere gastar mucho dinero en la remodelación de su cuarto de baño, usted puede reclamar el crédito por este gasto ($ 1.000 - $ 250 dividido por 2 = $ 375).

     Si usted hizo los dos proyectos, sume los gastos totales ($ 3.000) y reste el monto del crédito reclamado ($ 875) = $ 2.125. Esta es la cantidad que se deducirá en el Anexo C.

    El aprovechar estos dos beneficios tributarios, puede hacer un poco más fácil el cuidado de los niños con discapacidades.

    www.tomcopelandblog.com

    Are You Taking Advantage of the Disabled Access Credit?

    By Tom Copeland. Published with permission.

    BathroomDid you know that there are two tax rules that benefit family child care providers who spend money caring for children with disabilities?
    All child care providers (whether regulated or not) must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
    You must provide "reasonable accommodations" to children with disabilities. Such disabilities include: cerebral palsy, deafness, diabetes, alergies, emotional or mental illness, epilepsy, HIV, AIDS, learning disabilities, blindness, mental retardation, and more.
    Most family child care providers have cared for children with disabilities during their career. In the vast majority of cases, it is no big deal. In some situations it may require spending money to make the home more accommodating.
    Such expenses made to comply with the ADA can include: Braille books, books on tape, grab bars, bathroom remodeling, wider doorways, ramp, etc.
    The IRS Disabled Access Credit allows you to take a 50% tax credit on such expenses over $250 and up to $10,250, for a maximum credit of $5,000.
    Use IRS Form 8826 Disabled Access Credit to claim this credit. The credit may not be used to build a new home. The amount of credit from this form gets transferred onto IRS Form 1040.
    Here's an example: You spend $2,000 to remodel your bathroom by installing some grab bars next to the toilet and in the bath tub, and widening the bathroom door so a wheelchair can enter. You are entitled to a $875 tax credit ($2,000 - $250 divided by 2). This credit will reduce your taxes by $875. Without this credit, you would have had to depreciate these items over 39 years.
    Barrier Removal Tax Deduction
    There is a second tax benefit called the Barrier Removal Tax Deduction. This allows you to claim a deduction of up to $15,000 for certain expenses on Schedule Ce, instead of depreciating them over a number of years.
    Expenses that qualify for this deduction are limited to removing architectural and transportation barriers such as building a ramp, remodeling a home, or converting a van.
    Here's an example: You spend $1,000 to make your van accessible for a wheelchair. Without this tax benefit, you would have to depreciate the $1,000 over 5 years (using the actual car expenses method).
    If you didn't spend money on remodeling your bathroom you could claim the credit for this expense ($1,000 - $250 divided by 2 = $375).
    If you did both projects, you would add up the total expense ($3,000) and subtract the amount of the credit claimed ($875) = $2,125. This is the amount to be deducted on Schedule C.
    By taking advantage of these two tax benefits, you can make caring for children with disabilities a little easier.
    Image credit: getagripfl.com

    Sunday, September 16, 2012

    CONSEJOS SOBRE SEGUROS, Legal and Insurance Tips

    Tres consejos legales claves sobre los seguros.
    Los proveedores de cuidado infantil no pueden eliminar todos los riesgos que se asocian con el cuidado de los niños.
    He aquí tres consejos que usted puede tomar para reducir los riesgos de la gestión de su negocio.
    Uno: Tome medidas de sentido común para gestionar el riesgo.
    • Cumpla con todas las reglas estatales sobre las licencias. Si cumple con las reglas estatales, en particular las relativas a las cuestiones de salud y seguridad, es probable que si hay un accidente su responsabilidad sea menor
    • Vigile y monitoree cuidadosamente sus empleados. Ya que usted puede ser responsable por las acciones de sus empleados, asegúrese de que son capaces de proteger la salud y la seguridad de los niños que cuidan

    • Cumpla con sus responsabilidades como un informador por ley de abuso y negligencia de la que los niños que usted cuida sean objeto. Usted necesita comprender bien sus responsabilidades como informador legal calificado y ser un recurso para los padres sobre el abuso infantil y la negligencia.


    Dos: Establezca normas claras para proteger a los niños


    • Proteja a los niños de los padres que los vienen a dejar o recoger bajo la influencia del alcohol o las drogas, o que descuidan las normas de seguridad adecuadas en los automóviles. Adopte una política firme e insista a los padres a que usen otras opciones de transporte en estas situaciones. Si los padres insisten en transportar ellos mismos los niños y los ponen en peligro, no dude en llamar a la policía.

    • No se puede discriminar a las familias por motivos de raza, color, sexo, religión, discapacidad u origen nacional. Discapacidad incluye discapacidades físicas, problemas de aprendizaje, el VIH y el SIDA. Usted es responsable de cumplir con la Ley  Estadounidenses de Discapacidades.

    • Siga los procedimientos adecuados para dormir a los niños, colocándolos sobre sus espaldas, para evitar que los pequeños sufran el síndrome de muerte súbita.

    Tres: Contrate seguros adecuados para protegerse contra los principales riesgos.


    • Seguro de la propiedad: muchas pólizas de seguros excluyen cobertura o la limitan severamente cuando tratan con un proveedor de cuidado infantil. Obtenga una declaración por escrito de su agente de seguros de que su casa y su contenido están totalmente cubiertos para uso empresarial.

    • El seguro del vehículo: Si usted utiliza su vehículo sobre una base regular para su negocio, puede necesitar contratar un seguro de auto comercial. Discuta el uso de su automóvil con su agente para asegurarse que esté bien cubierto.

    • Seguro de responsabilidad de empresas: Contrate una póliza de seguro de responsabilidad empresarial que le cubra en caso de demandas y reclamos contra su negocio. Pague todo lo que pueda permitirse el lujo: lo ideal de la cobertura debe ser de $ 1 millón por ocasión y en conjunto, un total de $ 2-3 millones.

    Three Key Legal and Insurance Tips
    Family child care providers can never eliminate the many risks associated with caring for children.
    Here are three tips you can take to reduce the risks of running their business.
    One: Take common sense steps to manage your risk
    * Comply with all state licensing regulations. If you are in compliance with state regulations, particularly those dealing with health and safety issues, you are likely to be less liable if there is an accident.
    * Carefully screen, train, and monitor employees. Because you could be held liable for actions of your employees, be sure they are able to protect the health and safety of the children in care.
    * Fulfill your responsibilities as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect. You need to understand your responsibilities as a mandated reporter and be a resource to parents about child abuse and neglect
    Two: Establish clear policies to keep children safe
    * Protect children from parents who pick up or drop off their children under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or fail to provide adequate car restraints. Adopt a policy that urges parents to use other transportation options in these situations. If parents insist on transporting children when the child is in danger, don't hesitate to call the police. See my article on this and a sample transportation policy.
    * You cannot discriminate against families because of race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. Disability includes physical handicaps, learning disabilities, HIV, and AIDS. You are responsible for complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    * Follow the proper sleeping procedures with infants by putting them on their backs to prevent SIDS.
    Three: Obtain adequate insurance to protect against major risks
    * Homeowner's insurance: Many homeowners' insurance policies exclude coverage or severely limit the coverage for a family child care provider. Obtain a written statement from your insurance agent that your home and contents are fully covered for business use. See more.
    * Car insurance: If you use your car on a regular basis for your business may need to purchase commercial car insurance. Discuss your use of your car with your agent to ensure that you are properly covered. See more.
    * Business liability insurance: Purchase a business liability insurance policy that covers you against lawsuits and claims against your business. Purchase as much as you can afford: ideally coverage should be $1 million per occurrence and $2-3 million aggregate. See more.
    A modified version of this article was first produced by Think Small. For additional family child care business publications, contact Think Small's publishing division, Redleaf Press, at 800-423-8309 or visit www.redleafpress.org. By Tom Copelland

    Wednesday, September 12, 2012

    Changes to day care standars,Gateways to Opportunity Registry,New Crib Standards

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    The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has adopted changes to the licensing standards for centers (Rule 407) and homes/group homes (Rule 406 & 408). Before being adopted, the changes to the standards went through a public comment period and were approved by the state's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.

    Gateways to Opportunity Registry (applies to centers and homes)
    All child care providers, staff and directors must be enrolled in the Gateways to Opportunity Registry by September 1, 2012.  The Gateways to Opportunity Registry provides a Professional Development Record to help individuals track their education and trainings.
     
    Joining the Gateways to Opportunity Registry is free and easy. Applying online is the fastest way to enroll (https://registry.ilgateways.com/apply-online). It takes about 15 minutes and provides immediate enrollment confirmation.

    If you prefer a paper application, the application is available at the website listed above and can be printed and mailed to :
    INCCRRA/Applications
    1226 Towanda Plaza
    Bloomington, IL 61701
     
    The main benefit of the Gateways Registry is the individualized Professional Development Record (PDR). The PDR displays an individual’s education, credentials/certifications, and trainings. A PDR can be printed at any time from a secure website by the Registry Member only. DCFS will accept the PDR as documentation of completion of pre-service and in-service training hour requirements for licensing. In addition, the Registry offers a statewide online training calendar to help you locate trainings to further your professional development. When you bring your Gateways to Opportunity Registry membership card to any Registry-approved training, your participation will automatically be added to your PDR.


    New Crib Standards (applies to centers and homes)
    By December 28, 2012 all child care centers and homes using cribs must have cribs that meet or exceed the new federal safety standards. The Federal Government created the new safety standards due to the number of child deaths that resulted from unsafe cribs.  Only cribs manufactured and sold after June 28, 2011 meet the new federal safety standards.

    Child care providers are responsible for maintaining the manufacturer's certificate showing the crib meets the new safety standards. This certificate must be available during visits from your licensing representative.  If the manufacturer's certificate cannot be obtained, providers may show alternative proof that the crib was manufactured on or after June 28, 2011.


    Qualifications for Directors (applies to centers only)
    Directors hired on or after July 1, 2017 must have a minimum of an associates degree in child development or early childhood education.

    Please note: The child care director qualification language that DCFS issued  does not match the language originally recommended by the state's Early Learning Council (ELC). The ELC's recommendation that directors have a minimum of an associates degree in child development or early childhood education included language that stated the following:

    "or equivalent and either a Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential or 3 semester hours of college credit or 3 points of credential approved training in administration, leadership, and management"

    The Governor's office is working with DCFS to draft a revision to the rule to ensure that the ELC's recommended language is adopted.  Given that this requirement is not to be enforced until 2017, there is ample time for this change to take place.


    To see a complete version of the revised licensing standards, visit the DCFS website at:
    http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/policy/pr_policy_rules.shtml