The following CAPPD intervention methods are appropriate for newborn children to one year old children.
Age: 0-5
Applicable To: Groups or Individuals
CAPPD Concepts: Calm, present, attuned
What It Is:Play soft, classical/instrumental music in the background.
Why It Helps:This technique can help create a soothing environment. The rhythms of music help bring brain functioning from hyperactive or disassociated states to “normal”, which promotes neurological development.
Age: 0-5
Applicable To: Groups or Individuals
CAPPD Concepts: calm, present, attuned
What It Is:If possible, don’t allow children to watch TV at all, but especially programming that exposes them to traumatic events (disaster, murder, accident, death, etc.). If you do watch media on trauma or violence with children, actively engage them and talk about what’s happening while watching it and after the program is over.
Age: 0-5
Applicable To: Groups or Individuals
CAPPD Concepts: Calm, predictable
What It Is:Read age appropriate, familiar books to and with children. Rhythmic books are especially good. See Appendix I for a list of suggested books.
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