"...nearly 30 percent of children in Taiwan suffer from mental disorders...The mental disorders referred to in the research include learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder...mood disorders (major depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders." (Weiting & Hsu, 2017)
With such a high rate of struggling youth in Taiwan, it's imperative that I create an inclusive, supportive kindergarten environment. I have the opportunity to help my students get on the right track from the very beginning of their education journey.
