At the End of the Day: Lessons learned in Inclusive Education by Marquita Grenot-Scheyer, Mary Fisher, Debbie Staub (Paul H. Brookes, 2001).This book explores inclusion via eight case studies. Two of the case studies involve children with Down syndrome but all of them are useful in seeing what is needed to make inclusion work for all children. There is plenty of cited research as to the benefits of inclusion. There is also a great emphasis on building social relationships--the importance of friendship, as well as how to increase the chances of real friendships.
One of the authors, Debbie Staub is also the author of Delicate Threads: Friendships between Children with and without Special Needs in Inclusive Settings, (Woodbine House, 1998) which is available in our library.
Best Buddies Australia is a program to promote inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities through one on one friendships.
If you'd like to borrow At the End of the Day... or Delicate Threads or anything else from the library, please email us.
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