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To: Ilaine who wrote (44949)	7/11/1999 6:41:00 PM
From: The Philosopher	Respond to of 108807

No matter what the problem is, they all get lumped in together, which is very stigmatic. Here, the theory is that the children without identified disablities learn tolerance and sympathy for those with disabilities by being in class with them. Whomever thought that one up has never been a full-time classroom teacher, at least not in that environment.

To: Ilaine who wrote (44949)	7/11/1999 6:52:00 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Some parents do want their disabled kids mainstreamed. It is better if the mainstreaming occurs when the child has at least a chance of being able to succeed (on his or her own, without an aid). In our district there are many special programs (special day classes) and you are fitted into one depending on your diagnosis. The children in the "regular" classes mix with the special day class kids for certain activities. Some children who could be in special day class are mainstreamed with the help of aids who go with them through the day- this seems like a waste of energy to me. The kids in the special day classes (aside from the behavior problem classes- which I don't know anything about) range from the severely retarded, to children who are very bright but have neurological problems. In our district special day class children have access to occupational therapists (who help them learn to hold their pencils correctly- for example), behaviorists, speech therapists, and adaptive pe teachers- who help with the postural and coordination problems - which so many of these kids have. It is hard to work with children. It is extra hard to work with special needs children. Although I have not always been happy with everyone I have come into contact with I have to say that as a group these people are some of the nicest, most dedicated, and giving individuals I have ever met.