Looking at Learning Disabilities as a Social Justice Issue with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh

<p>We are diving deep into today’s conversation around learning differences and special educational needs. Even though we are doing so many things right in this field, there are still many changes that need to be made. Join us to learn more from today’s guest!</p><p>Dr. Bibi Pirayesh is an educational therapist in the Los Angeles area. Her work includes one-on-one remediation with families and helping them navigate the school system when a child is diagnosed. She believes in the uniqueness of every child and celebrates those differences. Dr. Bibi also does advocacy work around the belief that learning disabilities are a social justice issue.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>How children with unique needs are being discriminated against in today’s educational system</li><li>Why the problems we need to address aren’t in the brains of our special needs children but in the way our educational system is set up</li><li>How ideologies–even those we aren’t aware of–fuel the systems used in US society</li><li>How white supremacy is a lens through which we implement ideology</li><li>How teacher training should include more critical thinking around consciousness and awareness–and instruction on teaching students to be critical thinkers</li><li>What parents should know&nbsp;</li><li>Why learning disabilities are a good context in which to learn more about social justice</li><li>How disabilities, disability services, and disability rights are perceived today</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Links/Resources:</strong></p><p>Connect with Dr. Bibi: <a href="http://www.oneofonekids.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.oneofonekids.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center:<a href="http://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.inclusiveeducationproject.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for listening!&nbsp;</p><p>Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every