Teachers and students frequently associate academic achievement with social acceptability, therefore, they view students with learning disabilities (or other disabilities for that matter) as less capable, both academically and socially, than non-disabled students, even in areas in which they are improving. ... General educators, especially those teaching within an inclusive environment, need to be more aware of the characteristics of children with disabilities and the nature of their educational, social, and emotional requirements. Increased awareness and attitudinal change on the part of educ...

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