>> Trigger Warning: Mention of childhood abuse in this episode

Angie is a mom, an early childhood educator, and an advocate for children with special needs.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Angelina Torres, we discuss:

●     (02:05) services available to serve special needs (IFSP IEP, etc.)

●     (05:08) how schools and teachers could better support all families and children

●     (06:20) equity vs. equality

●     (14:40) speaking up + listening on behalf of children’s needs

●     (18:00) some signs of possible abuse of neglect in young children

●     (20:00) collaborating and connecting w/ Angie.

Mentioned in this episode:

●     Angie Torres https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008365907919&sk=about

●     MOMally Astoria facebook group facebook.com/groups/MOMallyAstoria/about

●     Getting special services

○     IFSP Individualized Family Service Plan https://www.understood.org/articles/en/ifsp-what-it-is-and-how-it-works

○     IEP https://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c59.pdf

●     If you suspect possible child abuse or neglect https://www.parent.com/blogs/conversations/steps-to-take-now-if-you-suspect-child-abuse

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