Page 3 - Unit 7 Understanding Physical Stressors
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Understanding Physical Needs:
Using our blue ‘Physical Needs’ cards, adults can help
children to know their physical needs.
This helps children to prepare ahead to make sure they are met well –
‘Prepare to Prevent, Plan to Succeed’.
Knowing these different physical needs well also helps children to better
notice early on when they are not being met so they can get the help
they need before they deregulate.
The cards also provide a way for children to easily let other people know
their needs.
These cards should be introduced gradually, providing
lots of examples to children. To help everyone get to
Know them well, it is helpful to display them somewhere
where they will be seen regularly. .