InclusionInclusionBy Weslee BoehmeBy Weslee Boehme

What is Inclusion?What is Inclusion?

Inclusion is best describe by the argument that children with mental, physical or emotional handicaps are entitled to an education within the mainstream of public education.

In an inclusive school setting, students with disabilities are provided specially designed instruction in their least restrictive environment (LRE).

Mainstreaming is another term, which means that children with special needs are placed in a general education setting and receive the same services that general education students are receiving.

Inclusion is best describe by the argument that children with mental, physical or emotional handicaps are entitled to an education within the mainstream of public education.

In an inclusive school setting, students with disabilities are provided specially designed instruction in their least restrictive environment (LRE).

Mainstreaming is another term, which means that children with special needs are placed in a general education setting and receive the same services that general education students are receiving.

The LawThe Law

In 1954, Brown vs. Board of Education made it illegal for schools to exclude any child based on race.

In 1973, the Rehabilitation Act was passed, which stated that any schools receiving government funding cannot discriminate against a person because of any disability.

In 1954, Brown vs. Board of Education made it illegal for schools to exclude any child based on race.

In 1973, the Rehabilitation Act was passed, which stated that any schools receiving government funding cannot discriminate against a person because of any disability.

The Law ContinuedThe Law Continued

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the law most commonly used to provide a special education.

Most children with an autism spectrum disorder are covered under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

With a growing emphasis on Inclusive, education in the United States formalized with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997, which was reauthorized in 2004 and renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the law most commonly used to provide a special education.

Most children with an autism spectrum disorder are covered under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

With a growing emphasis on Inclusive, education in the United States formalized with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997, which was reauthorized in 2004 and renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.

Autism ExplainedAutism Explained

Autism is a developmental disability that is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills.

Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions and leisure or play activities.

Autism is known as a spectrum disorder that affected 1 in every 500 children, four years ago.

Today it affects 1 in every 150 children.

Autism is a developmental disability that is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills.

Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions and leisure or play activities.

Autism is known as a spectrum disorder that affected 1 in every 500 children, four years ago.

Today it affects 1 in every 150 children.

Why Inclusion?Why Inclusion?

Children with autism may seem to have little to no social skills.

Say things that are inappropriate or they may speak rarely, if at all.

Children with autism tend to lack important skills such as : making new friends being able to communicate wants and

needs understanding emotions

Children with autism may seem to have little to no social skills.

Say things that are inappropriate or they may speak rarely, if at all.

Children with autism tend to lack important skills such as : making new friends being able to communicate wants and

needs understanding emotions

Benefits of InclusionBenefits of Inclusion

The exposure of proper language is modeled by the other children

Increase an autistic child’s vocabulary.

May have an easier time making friends

Learn how to engage in appropriate play.

Greater acceptance in the community.

The exposure of proper language is modeled by the other children

Increase an autistic child’s vocabulary.

May have an easier time making friends

Learn how to engage in appropriate play.

Greater acceptance in the community.

How Typically Developing Individuals Can Benefit

How Typically Developing Individuals Can Benefit

Students

Learn more accurately about autism

Students gain a sense of responsibility, leadership, compassion and selflessness.

Learn about differences between people and by having the opportunity to assist others.

Students

Learn more accurately about autism

Students gain a sense of responsibility, leadership, compassion and selflessness.

Learn about differences between people and by having the opportunity to assist others.

Teachers

Numbers of cases of autism increase

Learn more accurately about autism.

Learn how to modify and adapt their classroom

Achieve a broader appreciation of differences

Learning new techniques for instruction.

Teachers

Numbers of cases of autism increase

Learn more accurately about autism.

Learn how to modify and adapt their classroom

Achieve a broader appreciation of differences

Learning new techniques for instruction.

If the student remains in the special educational setting with little to no interactions with mainstream classmates, they will unquestionably experience little or no growth socially.

When creating a better fit between the schools environment and children with autism, we are allowing more opportunities for each child to succeed.

Every person with Autism Spectrum Disorder is different, and it is important to look beyond the label. If we fail to see past the label, our expectations of what a child is capable of are bound to be lowered.

 

If the student remains in the special educational setting with little to no interactions with mainstream classmates, they will unquestionably experience little or no growth socially.

When creating a better fit between the schools environment and children with autism, we are allowing more opportunities for each child to succeed.

Every person with Autism Spectrum Disorder is different, and it is important to look beyond the label. If we fail to see past the label, our expectations of what a child is capable of are bound to be lowered.

 

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