I absolutely loved the article about autism & inclusion! I found it so valuable for not only Special Ed. majors, but for all individuals wishing to pursue a career in education. I thought that the author had a lot of valid, research-backed points as to why it is beneficial for students with autism to be included in the general classroom. I also greatly enjoyed the figures, particularly the one that told different ways to adapt read alouds for students with autism.
"Sparked by a sensitive teacher's desire to welcome and support one community member who might have been marginalized, it ended up offering everyone rich possibilities for collaborative, inquiry-based literacy learning." I adored this quote & cannot wait to become the teacher who goes the extra mile to ensure student's learning.
I liked the article also. What I found most valuable was the clear ways in which you could make accommodations. So often I feel that you can read an article, really get excited by what they are saying and then there are no concrete examples of what to do to embody what they are stating. I find that frustrating. I thought this article made some excellent points and then showed you what they meant. I like that.
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