Acceptable Behaviour
Socially appropriate actions.
Accordingly
In keeping with what has happened; therefore.
Accreditation
To declare something as meeting official requirements.
Accreditation Committee
A selection of parents and staff who prepare the centre for Quality Assurance.
Accredited Child Care Centre
A child care centre that has passed Quality Assurance.
Adhere
To be a follower or supporter; to hold closely or firmly.
Aesthetic
Relating to the sense of what is beautiful, or science of aesthetics. Having a sense, or a love of beauty.
Age Appropriate
A suitable experience for a person dependant on their age.
Aggressive Behaviour
Attacking action.
Aims
To direct efforts towards a goal. To try: strive at or to achieve.
Anaphylactic attack
The most severe form of allergic reaction is anaphylaxis. This is a severe allergic reaction or attack that usually occurs within 20 minutes of exposure to the trigger and can rapidly become life threatening.
Antecedents
Going or being before, preceeding, prior.
Area of Development
A particular part of development.
Arousal State
How awake the child is. This can range from being in regular, quiet sleep to being fully awake and crying.
Asthma Plan
A plan of action that is followed by caregivers when dealing with an indivdiual who is having an asthma attack. Each plan is different to cater for the individual.
Autonomy
Self governing , independent.
Awesome
Australian Slang for great.