Georgie, from St. Ben's Preschool replied:
Depends on the student being in class with same age peers (social.)

Melinda, from Raintree replied:
The benefits for the child with a disability are in the areas of role models, various experiences, acceptance, and preparation for life experiences. For the typically developing child, the benefits include a knowledge of handicapping conditions, an acceptance of children who are different, and an opportunity to see ways to serve another person.

Robyn, from Bright Futures replied:

• Improved learning/comfort level of student/child.
• Acceptance by other students.
• Increased interest and motivation in the student/child with learning and interactions.
• Better and more educationally related goals.
• Improved teamwork.
• The child is not set apart from others with comments like, "Where's so and so?"

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