WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INCLUSION?
What are the benefits of inclusion?
Inclusion benefits everyone, from children to parents and staff. We have
included benefits from many different perspectives, and we are sure that
you will be able to add to the lists when you start to build inclusion
into your program.
Children with Special Needs
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Part of their community
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Peers serve as role models
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Peers provide a reason to communicate
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Learn motor, communication & other skills within natural settings
Children without Disabilities
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Acceptance of differences
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Diversity of friendships
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Encourages cooperation
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Helps children become more resourceful & creative
Parents
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Awareness of disabilities
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All parents are part of community
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Knowledge of typical development
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Availability of other parents for support & information
Early Childhood Providers
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Hands-on training for staff
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Learn to work as a team
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Wealth of support and materials
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More understanding of child development
Special Education Providers
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Work with diverse staff
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Work with diverse group of children
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Learn skills from other staff
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Move toward whole developmental perspective
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