These are videos that all people should watch and learn from. I found it amazing how dedicated Avery’s teachers were to reaching the goals set forth at the beginning of the year: helping a nonverbal student form sentences. Inclusion benefited Avery in her attempts to form sentences because she was surrounded by her peers that were without any disabilities. People with disabilities are independent and take incredible pride in being independent. They don’t use their disability as an excuse. Lastly, “People First Language” is a very important concept to consider when teaching and when conversing with others. People should not be labeled by a disability they have, instead all people are equal and should be treated equally.
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About rpan52
As a teaching professor who does research, I have an amazing opportunity to observe the work of early intervention professionals coaching families of young children making my textbooks come alive. My students are the beneficiaries even though they may not be by my side. For exemplary teaching at the university level to transpire, research and teaching cannot be separated. Professors involved in research witness this transformation in process and pass on to the classrooms of today and tomorrow. Contextual teaching, membership in professional organizations, and attending and presenting at national conferences allow me to pass the latest evidence-based interventions to my students.
I want to create more opportunities for interaction.
Prior to teaching at Lindenwood University, I worked for Special School District of St. Louis County with children of all abilities and their families for 20 years, and led professional development for 2500 special education teachers while earning my doctorate in Special Education at University of Missouri. I continue teaching online undergraduate and graduate special education methods courses. My research interest includes field testing The Family Planner as a "Do It Yourself Tool" and Android App.
Early Interventions 