Article: It can be difficult for some autistic children to learn about colors, as they find it hard to make associations. If the child is surrounded with many items of a similar color, this can be very confusing for them. Start with one single color at a time and its shades. Keep three pictures in front of the child to show them the difference between light green, dark green and regular green. This way, they will be able to learn that there are different shades of the same color. A lot of choices can easily make an autistic child confused about what to choose.  In terms of colors, it is very easy for the child to become confused if they are asked to choose a color from a broad range of options. Try to limit the child’s choices so that they feel confident about what color they are supposed to pick. For example, if you want them to choose red, place a different color (e.g. blue) on the desk, and then ask which color is red. This will prevent them from getting confused by colors that are too similar. Many parents and teachers make the mistake of taking the learning process too slowly. They might, at one time, teach them just one color and keep asking them about it every now and then, until they think the child remembers it enough.  However, if a child is just given one thing for a very long time, they might get bored and stop responding to it in the way they are supposed to, even if they know what the right answer to the question “what is this color?” is. Try to keep up an average learning pace, do not exasperate the child by asking them the same question over and over again.  Pick a color for a week and ask them to recognize it no more than twice a day. Encourage the right answers by reinforcing the child with praise and rewards. In this way, the child's interest in the subject will stay intact and they will know that something new is coming up each week. Everyone involved with the child in various capacities - be it parents, siblings, counsellors, therapists or teachers - should use the same teaching methods and procedures.  This prevents the child from becoming confused by multiple different learning methods. This is important, as confusion may cause an autistic child to become anxious and frustrated. The procedures that are followed in a school setting should be applicable to a home setting and vice versa. Some autistic children may have strong preferences when it comes to colors. These strong feelings of like or dislike might interfere with their learning.  For instance, sometimes the presence of a particular color in a picture - no matter how subtle it is - can cloud the mind of the child and prevent them from comprehending the picture as a whole.[citation needed]  Therefore, it helps to understand the child and their individual preferences before you present them with too many colors. Until you have identified the child's preferences, colors should be kept simple, single and plain instead of making them dual- or multi-colored. In some instances, using black and white pictures is the safest option.
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Work with one single color at a time. Try to avoid overwhelming the child by giving them too many choices. Work with the child to find the right teaching speed. Make sure that everyone involved in the education of the child knows the visual cues that the child is used to. Be aware that some children may have a strong reaction to certain colors.
Article: Before leaving for your trip, assess whether or not you meet the criteria for being deemed rehabilitated. If you don’t, you risk being denied entry into Canada. To be deemed rehabilitated, you must satisfy the following:   you have had only one conviction in total or committed one crime at least 10 years have passed since you completed your sentence; 5 years for summary (or minor) offenses the crime you committed is not considered a “serious” crime in Canada (i.e., the maximum prison sentence if convicted in Canada would have been less than 10 years) the crime did not entail use of a weapon, physical harm to a person, or involve serious property damage.  Note that simply because your criminal records were sealed or expunged, you may still be prevented from entering Canada. The same applies to being pardoned. Getting a certificate of innocence may carry more weight. Canada weighs a conviction in the United States and other foreign countries against their own legal statutes.  Although a conviction may qualify as only a misdemeanor in the United States, what matters is how much time you would serve if the crime were committed in Canada. You can find information about Canadian laws and punishments by visiting your library, contacting a Canadian consulate office, or looking up crimes at the Canadian Legal Institute Information website. You must present documentation about your conviction to a Canadian official at the port of entry. If you don't already have these documents, locate them:  a passport, or a birth certificate plus photo identification a copy of court documents for each conviction, plus proof that all sentences were completed a recent criminal record check a recent police certificate from the country you were convicted in, and from any country where you lived for at least six months during the past 10 years. You should give yourself several months to find any necessary documents you are missing.  You may get a passport at a post office. Copy of court documents are available at the courthouse where you were convicted. You may get a criminal record check from local police. Go to the police office where you live and request the check. They will provide you with a printout of the results. If you live in the United States, you should get a criminal record check from each state you have lived in for at least 6 consecutive months since turning 18. A recent police certificate may be obtained by contacting the FBI. Write to “FBI, Criminal Justice Information Services Division—Summary Request, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306.” An immigration officer will assess you at the point of entry. If you are denied, then you will not be allowed to enter Canada.   There is no guarantee you will be deemed rehabilitated and allowed to enter Canada, even if enough time has passed since you served your sentence. If you do not want to risk being turned away, then you should apply for individual rehabilitation at least 6 months before your planned trip. At a bare minimum, if you plan to just go to the border or fly into Canada, you should have a legal opinion prepared by an attorney stating that your criminal convictions should qualify you as "deemed rehabilitated." Even if you have this document, however, you will not necessarily be admitted.
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Perform a self-assessment. Research Canadian law. Gather all necessary documents. Secure documents you are missing. Travel to a Canadian Port of Entry.
Article: As soon as you’ve spilled something, remove the pillowcase and check its care instructions label. Soak it in cool water or wash it according to its care instructions immediately to prevent staining. Using a liquid-proof pillowcase or pillow protector will help keep your memory foam pillow clean. Since washing it is not as simple as throwing it in a machine, stain prevention will save you the hassle of more frequent cleanings. With the pillowcase removed, blot the spill area with dry cloths or paper towels. Try to soak up as much of the spilled liquid as possible. Use blotting motions instead of hard scrubbing or rubbing. Less gentle motions can damage the pillow’s foam structure. Once you have soaked up excess liquid, dab the area with a cloth or paper towel moistened with cool water. If you have trouble getting out the spill out, squirt a drop or two of mild, alcohol-free dish soap onto the damp cloth and use it to blot the spill area.  Hot water causes stains to set, so cool water is your best option. Have patience and keep gently blotting instead of scrubbing hard. Use as little moisture as possible to clean the spill, as water can damage memory foam. After cleaning up the spill, blot the area with a dry towel. Avoid wringing out the pillow, or you’ll risk damaging the foam structure. Once you’ve removed as much dampness as possible using the towel, let the pillow air dry completely before replacing the pillowcase.  You can use a blow dryer to quicken the drying process, but be sure it is on a cool setting.  Avoid using a dryer or you’ll risk melting a memory foam pillow.
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Remove the pillowcase and wash it as directed. Soak up liquid with towels as soon as possible. Dab the spill area with a moist cloth and mild detergent. Blot and air dry the pillow completely.