Dr. Rashida Banerjee provides ideas and strategies on interacting with children who have low-incidence disabilities (e.g., hearing or vision impairments).
 

Q1: What are some examples of how children with low-incidence disabilities may try to engage with others?
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Q2: How can practitioners support learning of young children with low incidence disabilities?
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About the Speaker

Rashida Banerjee, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Northern Colorado.  Her research areas are effective assessment of young children, especially issues around diversity, inclusive intervention for young children, early childhood workforce development, and effective community, family, and professional partnerships. Dr. Banerjee has published articles, book chapters, received grants, and presented at numerous national and international conferences. Her current national projects funded through the Department of Education, specifically focus on preparing well qualified early childhood and early childhood special educators. She currently serves on the DEC Recommended Practices Commission.