Melinda, from Raintree replied:
When I began practicing 26 years ago, it was in a school for children with disabilities. The parents brought the children to our facility and all therapies and classrooms were in one location. I worked with one team of therapists and there was constant communication. With inclusion, I go to the places the children are, interact with many people, and fit into many philosophies. My role has become one of consultant more than direct service in many instances.

Robyn, from Bright Futures replied:
The role of the therapist is constantly working to improve the methods of inclusion and be appropriate to the classroom activities so that the child may benefit from all classroom experiences as well as maximize therapy outcomes. This can only be accomplished by keeping the child within the class environment instead of pulling the child out for therapy.

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