Reflecting on Learning

 

My most passionate hope for my future as an early childhood professional is to create an environment in which children and families feel safe and know that it is okay to discuss differences. Also, I have the desire to be an advocate for children and families living with varying abilities. My son's diagnosis of autism has taught me that it can be very difficult to get proper services, especially when you are aware of what proper services are. It is important for children with varying abilities to get early intervention, but many families do not know exactly how to do this. I have had to be an advocate for my son, and I feel that my work is preparing to be an advocate for other children and families. All children need and deserve a high quality education. I want to ensure that they get one.

 

 

I want to take a brief moment to thank all of you, my colleagues and Dr. Pickens. I am truly grateful for the discussions that we have had throughout this course. I have had a very difficult time in my personal life. I was at the point of giving up. However, it is because of all of you that I did not. I wish you all nothing but success throughout your professional and personal journeys! Like Julie Olsen-Edwards said in the media segment, "Children are waiting on us!"

 

 

Resources

 

Laureate Education Inc., (2011). Strategies for working with Diverse Children (Course Media). "Your Commitment to Anti-Bias Work". Baltimore, MD