Discussion Week Apr 15

I believe that the fact that children with disabilities and autism spectrum disorders are integrated into public schools is important for both them and the other children around them. It helps their peers understand what it’s like to be around someone with disabilities and it also helps the people with the disability to better acclimate to the atmospheres of other people. I think that as far as teachers go, children with difficulties are obviously going to propose new challenges but I don’t think that should be an excuse for not including them. Learning disorders are very different from autism spectrum disorders and require different teaching styles and techniques. However, both students with learning disabilities and with autism should be given the same opportunities as other students and have the opportunity to attend public schools.