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FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS * 3 HOURS * LEVEL 2

Supporting Families with Special Needs

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Benefits of Inclusion
Inclusion in child care looks and operates like every other child care classroom except a casual observer would notice that children with disabilities are working right alongside typically abled children. There are accommodations that need to be made but the benefits for children, caregivers, and families are incredible.
Benefits of inclusion for all children:
  • Learning from peers of differing ability levels
  • Strengthening a sense of community
  • Children learn to appreciate diversity and show empathy
  • Creates a sense of familiarity and friendship
Benefits of inclusion for caregivers:
  • Adapting skills and resources to meet the needs of your group
  • Being flexible and rising to meet challenges
  • Making new connections and contacts within the community
  • Leading by setting an example of empathy and acceptance
Benefits of inclusion for families:
  • Their children learn from many different children and teach them as well
  • Parents get to see a variety of children interacting with their child
  • There are more quality choices for the care of their children
  • Social skills are learned by their children in an authentic way

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