Inclusion Matters is a podcast produced by The Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC). Early childhood experts discuss a wide array of important topics for early childhood professionals. We are excited to have you listen in on our podcast today.

Inclusion Matters
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Inclusion Matters is a podcast produced by The Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC). Early childhood experts discuss a wide array of important topics for early childhood professionals. We are excited to have you listen in on our podcast today.
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Recent Episodes

June 25, 2026
Sleep Matters: Supporting Healthy Development
<p>Inclusion Matters welcomes back recurring guest Dr. Kris Gendreau to discuss sleep in children. Dr. Gendreau shares from her over 30 years as a pediatrician key research and strategies that help build strong foundations of healthy sleep patterns in children.</p><p>🌟<strong>Additional Resources:</strong><br> American Academy of Pediatrics (APA):<br>🔗 <a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/english/healthy-living/sleep/pages/healthy-sleep-habits-how-many-hours-does-your-child-need.aspx">Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?</a></p><p></p>

June 25, 2026
Understanding Autism Prevalence Rates in Minnesota
<p>Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Jenn Hall-Lande, licensed psychologist and researcher from the University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration and Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain back to the program to share updated autism prevalence numbers in Minnesota. She helps us understand the trends in the research and gives useful insights on ways early educators can support early intervention efforts and partner with families.</p><p>🌟<strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Centers for Disease Control (CDC):<br>🔗 <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/index.html">CDC - Learn the Signs. Act Early</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/autism/data-research/index.html">Data and Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/autism/communication-resources/community-reports.html">2025 Community Report on Autism</a></li><li>MN Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network<br>🔗 <a href="https://addm.umn.edu/" target="_blank"><u>https://addm.umn.edu/</u></a></li><li>U of M Institute on Community Integration:<br>🔗 <a href="https://ici.umn.edu/" target="_blank"><u>https://ici.umn.edu/</u></a></li><li>Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain:<br>🔗 <a href="https://midb.umn.edu/">https://midb.umn.edu/</a></li></ul><p></p><p><br></p>

May 19, 2026
Sing Again-Somali Lullaby Project
<p>Inclusion Matters welcomes our friend Marian Hassan to the podcast. Marian was awarded the Minnesota Legacy Cultural Heritage Grant 2024 to document the oral history and lullabies of the Somali culture. She shares how this project has grown into a book and learning tools offered through the University of Minnesota. Links and further information are included below. </p>
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