
Working with Difficult Temperament Traits Handout
First-Then Prompting Tool
Survey

Top Resources
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Raelene's Resource Blogs on Temperament: https://www.thriving-together.com/blog/categories/temperament
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​Blog with master list of resources and today's information: https://www.thriving-together.com/post/from-timid-to-tenacious-working-with-difficult-temperament-traits-to-help-all-children-succeed
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Blog: Working with Feisty Temperament Traits that includes "How Big a Deal" Freebie: https://www.thriving-together.com/post/working-with-children-with-a-feisty-temperament
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BLOG: https://www.thriving-together.com/blog (including “Working with High Activity”)
- Video on Youtube (One is Working with High Intensity)​
Videos and Materials from the Presentation:
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Article – Good fit (with Ms. Neil and Laura from the presentation). http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/wwb/wwb23.html
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Temperament Over Time Video from Nathan Fox's Lab: https://youtu.be/fAmyt5gRd3k?si=3_KxiAF9YrbOXsRz
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Visual Schedule Resource: (Click "resources" then library then type in visual schedules) https://challengingbehavior.org/resources/
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Optional temperament video and article to share with parents: https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/tips-on-temperament/
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Other Valuable Resources​
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*The original researchers talking about it (Video top left) – View original researchers discussing temperament as well as access all sorts of temperament resources and research.
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Temperament Survey - Get individualized tips for you and a child with a challenging trait that you work with!
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Creating routines with children aged 0-3 years: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/223-creating-routines-for-love-and-learning
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Social Story “I go to school” - https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/docs/Going-to-School_Expectations_Story.pdf
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Several social stories to use: http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/strategies.html
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Timer transitions video: https://vimeo.com/216299018
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Visual Schedules: https://vimeo.com/216296087
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Transitions: Visual Cards - http://nvtacsei.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Engaging-Transition-Strategies.pdf
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Youtube Channel Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVbxeqw6fZlApmqRY2Tnh6w​​​
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