... 's and we may have to step up and advocate for their child to ensure they are provided with what they need to be successful. Conclusions A child's life can be tremendously enhanced through the use of a simple switch. For students with certain disabilities, switches provide that convenience, ease, and independence that everyone wants. For some students, a switch provides access to life's freedoms ... ...

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... of inclusive education on classmates without disabilities have been well documented. Both research and anecdotal data have shown that typical learners have demonstrated a greater acceptance and valuing of individual differences, enhanced self-esteem, a genuine capacity for friendship, and the acquisition of new skills. Low-achieving students also benefited from the review, practice, clarity, and feedback provided to students with disabilities. When ... ...

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... do not benefit from wasted time in the classroom learning unnecessary skills. The most useful learning activities are both functional and age appropriate. Learning for these students is most greatly enhanced through direct experience. According to Beirne-Smith et al. (2002) typically curriculum for students with severe mental retardation includes skill in the domains of self-help, domestic, leisure, communication, vocational ... ...

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... for the students without disabilities, there is also documentation of positive effects of inclusion. Research has shown that non-disabled students demonstrated a greater acceptance of individual differences as well as enhanced self-esteem. Lower achieving students also benefited from the practice and review provided to students with disabilities (Inclusive Education:Practical Implementation, 1998). Other benefits to the regular education student include ... ...

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... " students. This student would constantly hit the other children and the response of the teacher would be, "He doesn't know any better, just ignore him." His education may be being enhanced because he's in a classroom with non-disabled students, but these non-disabled students are not being educated "to the maximum extent." The Individuals with Disabilities Act might in some way ... ...

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... . The on-line survey is untimed and the interview process is untimed as well. The transition specialist is to ask specific questions and is not allowed to guide the student's answers. The transition specialist is also to interview the parents as well. This assessment provided information regarding Denise's interests and habits. It provided insight of her perception of family values and ... ...

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