I have been researching the website Zero to Three. I
currently work with adults with disabilities. One might think that there could
be no way that I could use the information from this website in my current
position. However, this is farthest from the truth. When working with
individuals with Developmental Disabilities you need to know everything you can
about them, including their history. When I see a diagnosis I am able to go
back and look at this website to research how, why, when, where the diagnosis
could have come from. For instance, if
an individual of mine has been has issues with poor development in a certain
area I can look at what they missed and where they missed it.
In an e-newsletter The Issue and Why It Matters, they talk
about the controversy between Autism and vaccines. As I am sure that we all
know the argument still remains on what causes Autism. Many parents of children
believe it is the vaccines and in turn have scared other parents off from
getting the appropriate vaccines for the children. I will not go too much into
my opinion, because that could be a paper in itself; however I do not believe
that vaccines cause Autism. To further read on the article you can link it
here: http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/ZTT28-4_mar_08.pdf?docID=7246
On the website they have a section for Public Policy. They
note that they are nonpartisan and that they are a research based company. I
believe that this organization helps economists, neuroscientists, and politicians
with decisions they make about early childhood education with their data that
they collect through research. They can collaborate with doctors, policy
makers, economists, and other professionals who are involved in the decision
making for our children.
When searching
through this website if you cannot find the answer you are looking for they do
have a search engine and different ways to contact someone in order to find the
correct answer. I like that you can search, for example, an issue such as
poverty and there will be a plethora of information for you to look over. There
will not only be articles to read but also multiple links to other resources.
I have used this site before and will continue to use it throughout
my professional career. I like that the website it very easy to navigate. This website
is user friendly which helps those parents looking for information, who might
not be very computer savvy.
Samantha,
ReplyDeleteThat is a great new perspective on using this information. I am currently interviewing for a position at the Center for Excellence in Aging and Community Wellness. Using Zero to Three I can look into their background to help counselors who are working with these adults, one on one. Thank you for posting this aspect of the website.
Megan
Samantha the Zero to Three website is really great. I read the article on a Hearing attended by the Director of Zero to Three it was interesting. I really believe that children do well when they get an early start. I think that politicians should invest more money into these programs.
ReplyDeleteSamantha,
ReplyDeleteHi! Great post. I noticed in your biography that you are majoring in Public Policy an Advocacy. This is definitely a favorite topic of yours. Even though my major is in the administration end of Early Childhood Education, I believe that no matter in what capacity we work in with the children, we should all be advocates for them. Good Luck in your career. I have gone from owning a weekend care to counselor to 2nd grade teacher...I have no idea where I will end up...lol
Hi Samantha,
ReplyDeleteTalk about information at your finger tips I am also reading a lot on the Zero to Three website. I wish I knew about this website when I was having my children. There is so much I have learned.