8 ways to show young children that diversity is a strength

Use the tips in this blog post to help children appreciate the similarities and differences between themselves and others—and reassure them that talking about differences is okay and encouraged. Read More

Adapting a developmental screening measure: exploring the effects of language and culture on a parent-completed social-emotional screening test

This journal article, published in a 2017 volume of Infants & Young Children, investigated the cultural equity of the 60-month interval of the ASQ:SE by examining whether the items functioned differently in the original English version compared with 5 adapted translated versions. Read More

Reflective Exercises: Unpack Your Perceptions About Diversity

This filled-out questionnaire shows sample answers to questions prompting students to reflect upon their perceptions of someone from a diverse background, whether it be in terms of disability, race/ethnicity, language, or family structure. Read More

Cultural Underpinnings of Special Education

Excerpted from Cultural Reciprocity in Special Education, this chapter explores cultural identity and the acculturation process, special education as a cultural institution, and more. The chapter also closes with review questions at the end. Read More

Challenges Faced by Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families and Youth with Disabilities During the Transition Years

Lack of cultural understanding, lack of respect, and lack of acknowledgment of their hopes and dreams are a few of the major obstacles that this demographic and their families are up against. Read more about these challenges in this chapter excerpt. Read More

Q&A on Cultural Reciprocity in Special Education

Read this author Q&A to learn about cultural reciprocity in special education, how to achieve it, and why it matters. Read More

Introducing the Skilled Dialogue Approach

In this interview, Dr. Barrera addresses the question of why cultural diversity is such a big issue in early childhood, and follows up with an explanation of the skilled dialogue approach to cultural diversity. Read More

Skilled Dialogue: An Approach to Diversity

In this interview, Dr. Barrera tells us her inspiration behind developing the skilled dialogue concept, while Dr. Kramer explains how skilled dialogue is distinct from other approaches to diversity. Read More

Supporting cultural diversity in early childhood

In this clip, get key strategies for supporting cultural and linguistic diversity in early intervention and early childhood special education. Read More

Integrate Cooking Activities of Different Cultures

In this excerpt from Supporting Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education, an early childhood educator prepares a typically Korean dish for a group of preschoolers. Read More