Learning with Lobos - UNM Early Childhood Services Center Podcast

In this episode;

Special Education Through the Lens of a Parent and Teacher with Jose Cano, Education Consultant for UNM Early Childhood Services Center:

• Especial education perspective as a parent, consultant, and teacher • Being Brave • First Person Language • Balancing roles of teacher/parent. Early Intervention • Focusing on abilities not disabilities • Cultural and gender role challenges • Balance between nature and knowledge • Supporting children with different abilities building relationships • Let’s talk about everyone’s uniqueness and celebrate them • Teaching empathy to children = teaching respect • Theory vs practicality as an educator • As an educator, avoid misdiagnosing and creating stigmas • Having someone else in your corner, allow yourself to be a team • Un mensaje para la comunidad hispanohablante: El estigma en nuestra cultura sobre los retrasos en el desarrollo y otros diagnósticos • Barreras que debemos tumbar. La importancia de la intervención temprana •

Books: We’re All Wonders and Don’t Worry Little Crab

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