My Personal advocacy Journey

I am inspired to help others because I believe its important for me to assist others. I strongly believe in team work and collaboration. I am inspired to advocate and support children and families because I have always wanted to be a teacher. I enjoy being compassionate and effective. I feel that I must be resourceful, available, sympathetic, and have empathy in order to effectively advocate for children and families. My ideal goal is to enhance the understanding and interactions of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). I have obtained knowledge and resources by researching ASD. i have also gained knowledge that will enhance my professional career. My advocacy plan will be used to empower families, schools, and communities of ASD. The only challenge i have encountered thus far is being unemployed. But I plan to utilize my free timeti create and implement a more thorough presentation and advocacy plan. I plant to also do some more research. i encourage others in their advocacy efforts to be optismistic, have a vision, set realistic goals, and collaborate with a wide range of individuals. I also strongly advise them to recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potentials of all children and their families. The advocates must also develop and maintain relationsgips with the families we serve.

Interview with ECE Teacher

I interviewed a ECE Teacher name Ms. Jackson.  Ms. Jackson works at King's Kiddie Kingdom.  During the interview, I learned that both Ms. Jackson and I share a mutual concern and interest for children with special needs.  I was able to reflect back on my classroom setting as I observed her classroom setting.  The interview allowed me he opportunity to learn some strategies and challenges that Ms. Jackson is experiencing as a teacher.  I was alos able to share some information that I learned from EDU391.  Ms jackson shared her community resource book that she created and gave to her parents and community.  I also learned information about trainings, certifications, and endorsements for special education and educators.  Although I did not obtain information to support my long-tern goals, I was able to utilize and use the information I recieved.  I plan to seek other resources  and organizations to relate to the larger community in regards to my topic. 

Advocacy Project

As I prepare to become an advocate for Autism Apectrum Disorder (ASD), I am thinking about strategizing myadvocacy efforts.  I am thinking about my short-term and long-term goals.  I am also thinking about key audiences and developing an effective advocacy message that everyone in attendance will benefit from.  My advocacy focus is to create and implemnt w foundation that teachers, families, students, and educators will be able to utilize and refer to.  It is my vision to present information about children with exceptionalities that will helpp them be included in activities and programs.  Itis ideal for progrms to be able to provide families appropriate information, resources, and references.  I strongly feel that children with special needs must recieve developmentally appropriate services and practices.  i anticipate learning and participating in a more global arena for my ongoing long-terms.