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About Elizabeth Norris
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Expertise
I would like to help you raise children who are respectful and responsible and who seek positive outcomes for themselves and their interactions with others. Each child has their own learning style and each family has their own individual culture. I look for creative ways to address problems or concerns that arise when guiding young children. I am an Early Childhood Special Education teacher and work providing support and ideas to families of young children in the home. I have an understanding of typical and delayed development and can identify red flags in children who can benefit from specialized services. I also teach positive parenting courses to help parents understand why children misbehave and to develop strategies to effectively respond to those behaviors while honoring individual family values. I have a specific interest in children labeled as difficult, attention deficit or oppositional defiant. I am committed to finding ways children can positively participate in family or community activities. I empathize with children who don’t feel they are fitting in and for parents who worry and feel criticized. I have a sense of humor and look for ways to reduce frustration and to foster playful interactions.

Experience
As a young child I experienced learning disabilities and had trouble fitting in. I was later diagnosed as dyslexic. My own daughter experienced similar issues and we were simultaneously diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. I have enjoyed working with children, especially those with special needs, for over 30 years. I have provided respite care, emergency foster care coached special Olympics and taught adaptive aquatics. I Worked full time as a classroom aide in a high school special education classroom prior to earning my teaching certificate. I have taught 5th grade, kindergarten and both integrated and self contained special education preschool classes. I have consulted to private preschools and Head Start classrooms regarding mainstreaming children with special needs. I currently work as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and provide home visits to families of developmentally delayed children ages birth to three. I am familiar with programs available to support families who have special education needs. I am particularly interested in supporting children labeled as difficult and fostering supportive environments for learning. I teach positive parenting courses in rural communities.

Organizations
Parenting with Love and Logic INC. Special Olympics

Publications
Good Day Bad Day an inspirational story published in the book Why I Teach.

Education/Credentials
BS Elementary Education University of Oregon 1989 45 hours of graduate coursework in Special Education Oregon Educational Association certified in Early Childhood Special Education. Various teaching strategies and programs for language, cognitive, motor and social development. Strategies to assist families with children who demonstrate challenging behaviors. Parenting with Love and Logic facilitator.

Awards and Honors
Graduated University of Oregon with honors 1989

Past/Present Clients
Public regular education classrooms. Children and families with developmental disabilities. Children and families with behavior challenges. Parents who want to learn new parenting strategies. Parents who are court ordered to attend behavior management courses. Consultation to private and public preschool programs. Professional development to teachers.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Elizabeth Norris 
In Category  Parenting--Toddlers/Infants/Pre-Schoolers

SubjectDate Asked

3 yr old behavior11/17/2009
  Q: Our 3 yr old grandson is from a divorced family. He lives out of town half of time with father and ...
  A: your letter shows frustration and anger and I can tell you feel immersed in a winless situation. I ...
Highly emotional five-year-old girl11/12/2009
  Q: My five-year-old daughter is very bright, advanced in reading and math, and loves school, but she's ...
  A: I can't be sure what drives a sensitive temperament but I will offer my personal sense about it, ...
3 year old behaviour problems11/10/2009
  Q: I have a gorgeous son who was 3 in September. He is high spirited, energetic, and an early riser in ...
  A: I apologize for not getting right back to you. I think you are very perceptive in saying he knows ...
toddler defiance11/5/2009
  Q: I have a daughter who will turn 3 in December. For most of the last year, she has been in a phase of ...
  A: Megan, I am happy to be of help to you. First, your physician insists you stop bottles and pacifies ...
toddler defiance11/4/2009
  Q: I have a daughter who will turn 3 in December. For most of the last year, she has been in a phase of ...
  A: Oh glory, you have a intelligent little one! Like her mother, she is a problem solver. It sounds ...
toddler having a hard time with other children in the home11/3/2009
  Q: I have a 22 month old son who is having some behavioral problems lately. I have run a small in home ...
  A: you really have your hands full and I sense your concern for your son and the upcoming transition ...
bathroom behavior11/2/2009
  Q: we have 3 and 4 year old sons which both recently started preschool. we have just noticed the 3 year ...
  A: this is a head scratcher for sure. The short of it is, get eye to eye with him, tell him you know ...
Very active 4-year old trouble w/Pre-K10/6/2009
  Q: My son was in daycare last year, and we had the occasional note sent him about him being too rough ...
  A: I am glad you appreciate your son's active and playful side. It is of my opinion that we are asking ...
personality change10/3/2009
  Q: My son is 3 years and 8 months old. He is my only child and is a well-adjusted happy child. He ...
  A: I apologize for my delayed response, I had unexpected commitments last weekend. You seem to have a ...
Worried about my 4 year old stepson9/30/2009
  Q: I am a newlywed with a fantastic husband and two step children ages 7 and 4. They were both adopted ...
  A: It is difficult to be a step parent and you appear to have a tender heart for these children and a ...
co sleeping with parents9/27/2009
  Q: Hey its me again. Our 29 month old daughter refuses to sleep in her bed. We tried lately to drive ...
  A: You are not alone with this issue just as you arn't alone in your bed. There are some big ...
3 yr old son says he is sad9/26/2009
  Q: My three-year-old son is very dramatic and expressive. Whenever you do something he doesn't like, he ...
  A: I would like you to know, I am not trained in the medical or psychology field. I believe there are ...
potty-training9/25/2009
  Q: I am really working hard with my three year old son to get him to use the bathroom like a big boy, ...
  A: The science of potty training is two fold. First kids know they can control their bodily functions ...
2 1/2 yr old hits/grabs9/24/2009
  Q: I am so frustrated with my 2 1/2 yr old son. He hits and pushes or grabs other kids, mostly his ...
  A: it sounds to me like you have a pretty good understanding of why your child is doing this. You are ...
Our 1 year old doesn't want mom!9/24/2009
  Q: My wife and I have a 1 year old son and lately (last few months) he doesn't seem to want mom. We ...
  A: I can sense you are a big hearted guy who is concerned for both of your babes. It kind of takes ...
21 month old acting out9/18/2009
  Q: My 21 month year old daughter is hitting her 'terrible twos' a little bit early, I think. The ...
  A: The questions I asked were to rule out an intrinsic issue such as autism, and they did. You ...
21 month old acting out9/17/2009
  Q: My 21 month year old daughter is hitting her 'terrible twos' a little bit early, I think. The ...
  A: I hope I can be of help to you. It is hard for me to know what is setting her off. I hear you say ...
i want you to be expert for my study9/17/2009
  Q: i m student from india doing study on mother toddler program , i request you to be expert for my ...
  A: I am not aware of a specific mother toddler program. Is this scripted program and are there ...
why my child crys for her dad9/16/2009
  Q: my child is two and seven months old. i try my beat to be a good for her. i work and am single. ...
  A: I am sure it hurts your feelings to see your child show distress separating from her father. I will ...
Does my 3 1/2 year old daughter have a problem?9/16/2009
  Q: A few people that are around my daughter a lot seem to think she has a problem. Her attention span ...
  A: I am so glad you asked this question and detailed your situation well. Your story strikes a nerve ...
3 yr old constantly cryong and irritated9/14/2009
  Q: My son who will be 3 yr old in 3 months cries a lot and is becoming extremely irritated for the last ...
  A: It is clear to me that you are a very thoughtful parent who takes the time to be sensitive to your ...
i want you to be expert for my study9/14/2009
  Q: i m student from india doing study on mother toddler program , i request you to be expert for my ...
  A: please tell me more about your goal or intent with this study. How are you implementing the study ...
3 yr old constantly cryong and irritated9/13/2009
  Q: My son who will be 3 yr old in 3 months cries a lot and is becoming extremely irritated for the last ...
  A: Greetings Mrs. Abbas, It sounds to me like you have quite a cleaver young man. First it is always ...
hand in a fist......toddler9/8/2009
  Q: My son is 2 years 9 months. He has a bad habit of taking is left hand and holding it in a fist. Now ...
  A: I am glad you asked about your concern. What you describe indicates a need for either physical ...
3 year says he touched me.9/1/2009
  Q: My daughter is 3-1/2 and has for the past 2 weeks wanted my boyfriend of 5 months to leave (we've ...
  A: I am sure this is a scary place to be, like being blindfolded in a thicket of sticker bushes not ...
3 yr old daughter8/27/2009
  Q: We have got a problem that has got us stumped to no tomorrow. Our 3 yr old daughter is the oldest of ...
  A: It sounds to me like she is a sweet little girl and may just have bad days, they happen. If ...
Scared of slight noises.8/27/2009
  Q: I hope you can help me. My daughter is 3 years old and i am having a big problem with her at the ...
  A: I can hear your concern for your daughter's heightened reaction to sounds. She may be demonstrating ...
3 yr old daughter8/26/2009
  Q: We have got a problem that has got us stumped to no tomorrow. Our 3 yr old daughter is the oldest of ...
  A: Three year old triplets, what a challenge and you are to be admired! If your darling has just begun ...
3 year old tells me she doesn't like me8/26/2009
  Q: I'm a single mother of a 3 year old. Recently she has been telling me "I don't like you!" and also ...
  A: I am sure it is very disheartening to hear your daughter tell you she doesn't like you. Deep down ...
4 year old Boy potty problems8/25/2009
  Q: My son was 100% day and night potty trained 1/18/08. We maybe had 1 pee accident at night every ...
  A: Kaylene, I see just where your son got his smarts. You are a quick study. What a joy it was to ...
4 year old Boy potty problems8/25/2009
  Q: My son was 100% day and night potty trained 1/18/08. We maybe had 1 pee accident at night every ...
  A: Congratulations you have an intelligent child. Unfortunately he has discovered a behavior that you ...
seperation anxiety at age 48/23/2009
  Q: I appreciate your taking the time to read my question. My youngest daughter turned 4 1/2 8/4/09. ...
  A: I can see where this is a difficult situation for your family. It is not easy to watch a child ...
toilet8/15/2009
  Q: i have 2 girls ages 2 and 3 my 3yr old is always soiling and wetting her pants and goin on the ...
  A: It sounds like you are thinking things through. If you try something different and it works, then ...
toilet8/14/2009
  Q: i have 2 girls ages 2 and 3 my 3yr old is always soiling and wetting her pants and goin on the ...
  A: How frustrating, just when you think you are over a big hurdle you find yourself revisiting the ...
Fighting sleep8/14/2009
  Q: I have a three month old that fights sleep horribly. She will be so obviously tired but when we ...
  A: Even though it has been some time, I remember the early days of parenthood and finding solutions to ...
attachments in toddlers8/12/2009
  Q: We are about to take custody of our 15 month old grandson and hopefully adopt him. I know ...
  A: Bless you for an amazing spirit to go at parenting again. I am sure there are a lot of concerns ...
angel at nursery, beast at home8/11/2009
  Q: my son is 2 years and 2 months old, i've been sending him to a real nice nursery since he was 1 ...
  A: Sally, you have made some very empowered and amazing changes. You are sounding confident and clear ...
Preschooler fears8/11/2009
  Q: My normally very mild mannered, well behaved 4 year old son recently developed a minor skin virus. ...
  A: Yikes! This is a darned if you do, darned if you don't situation. Hmm, off the top of my head here ...
speech8/11/2009
  Q: i have a 22 month old and she is saying new words, and is interested in books and mimicking our ...
  A: You are a great mom! I am happy to answer your questions, as the old saying goes, a smart person is ...
Attitude in a toddler8/11/2009
  Q: Elizabeth, My boyfriends son it a little over a year old. Lately he has been having a really big ...
  A: I hope I can be of help to you. Separation anxiety is very common for a baby this age. They are ...
humping tables8/10/2009
  Q: I have a five year old daughter and I constantly catch her humping a table we have in the family ...
  A: I can imagine this behavior could cause some concern. First, I would suggest you find out that she ...
speech8/10/2009
  Q: i have a 22 month old and she is saying new words, and is interested in books and mimicking our ...
  A: Gia, in my opinion, you are doing exactly what she needs. I am so impressed that she isn't watching ...
tempers8/9/2009
  Q: I want to know, as a dr, do you feel people/children are born with tempers, or it is a learned ...
  A: Ok Great Melody, thanks for sharing some specifics. I have some ideas for you. First here is a ...
tempers8/8/2009
  Q: I want to know, as a dr, do you feel people/children are born with tempers, or it is a learned ...
  A: You have asked an intriguing question that has been asked by many before. It is a question of nature ...
angel at nursery, beast at home7/22/2009
  Q: my son is 2 years and 2 months old, i've been sending him to a real nice nursery since he was 1 ...
  A: I can hear how frustrated you are but I can begin by offering you some good news! Your son knows ...
16months old and still not walking unassited7/20/2009
  Q: one thing i have found even with all the common sense and knowledge that a child is an individual ...
  A: It's no fun when friends and family ask the question "is she walking yet?" and you find yourself ...
speech7/13/2009
  Q: i have a 22 month old and she is saying new words, and is interested in books and mimicking our ...
  A: can you agree it is cute to hear her baby talk? Yes it is typical for new talkers to substitute ...

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