Reconceptualizing Down's Syndrome- Kliewer

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      For my post,I am going to write about Vanessa's blog. I can relate to what she wrote because we both found the article interesting, even though we aren't special education majors. At my high school, the kids with special needs were also segregated into their own classrooms, had their own teachers aids and lunch tables. Vanessa argued that just because those students are different, it does not mean they should be excluded from the school community and should be treated equally. She included articles about community schools, where students can get a proper education according to their needs. One article Vanessa posted included pros and cons of children with special needs going to a mainstream school versus a school/classroom exclusively for special needs. Vanessa said that parents should have the option to chose where they place their children. I agree with that, because a learning style that works for one child may not work for another.She also included an interesting video about a girl Lily who has Down's syndrome.Her mom believes she will benefit from attending a special needs school, as well as explaining why other parents would want their child to attend a mainstream school.

        I think both mainstream schools and special needs schools both have pros and cons. Parents should have the option of placing their child in the school that benefits their learning. Not every child with special needs is the same, so they shouldn't be treated the same that by just placing them in any old school with no regard for their learning and well being. 

I included an article that was interesting.It's about a child who went to a mainstream and a special needs school, and his parent explains which one worked best for him. Click to find out which!

http://allaboutspecialneeds.com/index.php/2010/07/mainstream-or-special-needs-school/#.UKmwMfU6ySo