Collaboration to Inclusion
Collaboration to Inclusion

Supporting disability-inclusion in early childhood is critical to provide opportunities for young children to strive and thrive. In my experience, supported by research, collaboration among IFSP and IEP teams are essential for providing a foundation. Teachers and parents are key partners who will need support in helping their child/student become active participants in their daily routines.

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Early Childhood and Disability Bias
Early Childhood and Disability Bias

I wrote a blog entry for Georgetown University Early Childhood Interventional Professional Development Center in 2018. This piece is valuable as we discuss bias in our early childhood and education programs.

Addressing disability implicit bias in early childhood education is imperative for improving outcomes for young children with developmental delays and disabilities. Increasing awareness amongst educators regarding implicit bias can facilitate necessary instructional and attitudinal shifts in the classroom.

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Beyond AA[V]E
Beyond AA[V]E

How do speech language pathologists view the differences many Black American students speak? Why aren’t more speech language pathologists using examiner manuals to analyze various differences across languages and cultures? And most importantly, how can we all become more culturally and linguistically responsive to all groups of students?

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3.5%
3.5%

 So many SLPs of different races and ethnicities are sprinkled throughout the DMV region. It’s refreshing, as it reflects the population. Unfortunately, this is not a reality in so many parts of the country.

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