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What were your biggest concerns about participating in an inclusive program?

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Carol, from Raintree replied:

That the student's program would become "para" run or driven. Students with severe physical impairments with near normal cognitive abilities would have a greater emphasis on social, rather than academics in their programs. Assistive technology requires more individual training than inclusion often allows. Another fear I had was the one-on-one para support would promote "learned helplessness" with developed reliance on adult supervision and help.

Robbie, from Bright Futures replied:
Providing activities specific to each child with special needs.

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