The challenge: Children with varying abilities. Developmental Delays (Social, emotional and cognitive).
I have selected this challenge due to working in the early childhood field and coming in contact with many young children who may have one or more of the abilities. I believe all young children deserve to have a high quality education, however if a child has an ability he /she will not grow and develop without the proper resources. Many parents have a problem when an early childhood professional brings to their attention an issue that their child may have or a learning ability that may need further resources or instruction. As an early childhood professional, I want to be able to bring to the attention of the parents, that their child may need further assistance and that their child will benefit from the services that are provided at no cost to the family.
Questions that I have or look forward to answering:
How can an early childhood professional help a child who may need additional resources, especially when the child's parent is in denial?
How can I as an early childhood professional meet the needs of young children with the support of parents?
What types of strategies can I have in place when I present my documentation to the child's parents and explain whay I have assessed and how we can work together as a team to benefit the child?
Lori Gardner
