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Yvana Uranga-Hernandez

Yvana Uranga-Hernandez teaches both in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Her courses include Multicultural Issues in Communicative Disorders (UG), Theology of Disability (Grad), Child Language and Literacy and Disorders (Grad), Childhood Autism Spectrum Disorders and Counseling and Christian Care in Speech-Language Pathology(Grad). She developed the social skills camp for children with autism that takes place at Biola University during the summer session. Dr. Uranga-Hernandez focuses on teaching her students how to effectively and accurately assess children from Culturally and Linguistically diverse populations in order to solve the problem of overrepresentation in special education and their underrepresentation in gifted and talented school programs, as well as helping them understand how to assess and remediate language and literacy disorders, and effectively work with children with autism. She strives to have her students see children with disabilities as people first, understanding that we are all made in the image of God and thereby deserve the same respect and love. Dr. Uranga-Hernandez’ teaching approach includes both theoretical education as well as a practical hands-on approach to assist students in making connections between the two. She is passionate about teaching her students, and offers an open door policy to discuss academic, professional, and life issues with them. She strives to teach and love her students well so that they leave Biola and do the same.