(Scholarly Source 3) Gilmore, Linda, et al. "Development Expectations, Personality Stereotypes, and Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education: Community and Teacher Views of Down syndrome." International Journal of Disability. Development & Education, vol.50, no. 1, Mar. 2003, p. 65. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1080/1034912032000053340.
Three Main Points
- More than ever, people with disabilities are being raised in homes and sent to public schools with the intention of pushing for self-sufficiency as adults.
- While teachers describe students with Down syndrome as pleasant and affectionate, many do not believe they have a place in public schools.
- Society has low expectations of adults with Down syndrome.
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