At Let’s Go!, we believe that children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) deserve the same opportunities to lead healthy lives as those offered to typically developing children.
To ensure our 5-2-1-0 programs are inclusive of all children, we’ve developed tools and resources for children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to address their unique needs. These tools are specifically designed for professionals such as yourself who work with children with I/DD and they complement our multi setting 5-2-1-0 programs.
Resources for Program Staff
- Everyone Plays A Role in Healthy Eating for Children with I/DD
- Healthy Drink Guidelines for Young Children
- Healthy Drink Guidelines for Youth
- Healthy Eating Challenges for Children with I/DD
- Oral Motor and Sensory Problems
- Ways to Help Children Improve Their Eating Habits
- When is Choosy Eating a Problem
Resources to Share with Families
- Breakfast: A Healthy Start to the Day
- Children in the Kitchen
- Eat 5 or More Fruits & Vegetables Every Day
- Healthy Foods By Texture
- Maine Seasonal Food Guide
- Save Money and Eat Healthy
- Snacks to Fuel Your Brain
- Sports & Energy Drinks
- Strategies for Feeding Children
- Tips for Healthy Eating & Healthy Portions
- Tips to Handle Picky Eating
- The Importance of Family Meals
- The Best Drinks for Young Children
- What to Know About Sugar
- Zero Sugary Drinks, More Water
Resources for Program Staff
- Everyone Plays A Role in Providing Non-Food Rewards for Children with I/DD
- Food Rewards Tracker
- Ideas for Rewards without Food
- Transitioning to Non-Food Rewards
- Use Physical Activity as a Reward
- Use Students’ Interests to Use as Rewards
Resources to Share with Families
Resources for Program Staff
- Active Play Movement Cards
- Creating a School Environment that Supports Physical Activity
- Everyone Plays a Role in Supporting Physical Activity for Children with I/DD
- Include Children of all Abilities Levels in Physical Activity
- Legal Requirements for Including Children with Disabilities in Physical Activity
- LET US Play
- Movement in the Classroom
- Movement Moment Activity Cards
- Physical Activities Breaks and Games
- Physical Activity Challenges for Children with I/DD
- Physical Activity Recommendations for Out-of-School Programs
- Physical Activity Recommendations for Young
- Semi-Structured Recess
- Social Inclusion and Physical Activity
- Tips for Better Communication and Behavior Management
Resources to Share with Families