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A Model for Special Needs
Learning Objectives
Understand the benefits of inclusion for typically developing children, children with disabilities and communities
Know five educational goals for preschool children regardless of disability status
Know five levels of adaptation for children with disabilities
Understand how to adapt activities to children’s special needs
Benefits for Typically Developing Children
Can develop accurate views of individuals with disabilities
Can develop positive attitudes toward people who are different than they are
Can learn about altruistic behavior and feel good about helping others
Have models of people who overcome challenges
Benefits for Families
of Typically Developing Children
Have opportunities to interact with families of children with disabilities and support them
Be better able to teach their children about individual differences and acceptance of people who are different from them
Benefits of Inclusion
For typically developing children
For children with disabilities
For families of typically developing children
For families of children with disabilities
For the community
Five Levels of Adaptations
to Children’s Special Needs
Environment
Activity
Materials
Instructions
Assistance
Benefits for Children with Disabilities
Have same educational opportunities as others
Avoid the negative attitudes of people who have not had contact with disabilities
Learn social and communication skills with typically developing children
Have realistic life experiences that prepare them to live in their community
May develop friendships with typically developing children
Benefits for Families
of Children with Disabilities
Learn about typical development, and notice areas in which their children with disabilities are developing well
Reduce sense of isolation from others in their communities
Develop relationships with families of typically developing children who can provide them with emotional support
Benefits for Communities
Offers a more affordable way to get children with special needs into a school program at an early age
Can decrease need for special education services throughout the educational lives of children with disabilities
Goals of Preschool Education
that Apply to All Children
Becoming more confident learners
Learning to interact positively with peers
Learning to respect others and to celebrate differences
Learning to communicate effectively
Acquiring and using problem-solving skills
Issues in Selection of Preschools
for Inclusion Programs
Physical facility
Transportation
Staffing
Models of Inclusion
for Children with Special Needs
Full inclusion in class with typically developing children
Partial inclusion with some individualized instruction
Specialized classroom for children with special needs