E: 3 S: 19 Denise on Special Education Challenges and Advocating for Special Needs Children

Denise shares her journey from education to advocacy, discussing challenges in special education, the significance of active listening, and the impact of labeling. The conversation covers mental health, the role of medication, and the importance of addressing children's behaviors and parent-teacher communication.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to the episode
• 0:27 Denise's background and transition from education
• 1:41 Challenges in special education and labeling students
• 3:23 The importance of active listening and student connection
• 6:35 Win K Charles discusses her own anxiety and depression
• 12:06 Importance of recognizing and addressing children's behaviors
• 13:57 The role of medication and parent-teacher communication
• 17:13 Advocacy for children with special needs
• 19:02 The impact of medical trauma on mental health
• 1:03:28 Where to find more information about Denise's work