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inappropriate, (a red light situation) then the adult will intervene to prevent anyone from getting hurt or to explain why something is not okay. This is done in a calm, non-judgmental way. It might also include physically blocking the child from causing harm. When there is a situation where the child may not be able to manage on their own, the adult can respond to this as an amber light situation. The adult would come close to observe the situation, and be ready to act.
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with children who had cerebral palsy. Gerber then spent seven years working with autistic children at the
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had been able to reach. She claimed that her magic was closely observing the children and expecting only what they could do. "When a child is expected to do something he cannot, he is set up for failure."
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