Heilpädagogin

special-needs educator (female)

noun HILE-pae-da-go-gin Rare

Also means

therapeutic pedagogue (female)

Usage Note

Heilpädagogin works with children and adults who have developmental, behavioural, or learning disabilities, combining educational and therapeutic methods. The field (Heilpädagogik) differs from Sonderpädagogik in its therapeutic emphasis.

Examples

"Die Heilpädagogin entwickelte für jedes Kind einen individuellen Förderplan."

Natural Translation

The special-needs educator developed an individual support plan for each child.

Literal Translation

The remedial-pedagogue developed for each child an individual support-plan.

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