Benefits of Inclusive Childcare

Benefits of Inclusion for Students with Special Needs

• Friendships
• Increased social initiations, relationship, friendships and networks
• Peer role models for social, academic and behavior skills
• Increased achievement of therapy and IFSP/IEP goals
• Greater access to general curriculum
• Enhanced skill acquisition and generalization
• Increased inclusion in future environments
• Greater opportunities for interactions
• Higher expectations
• Increased school staff collaboration
• Increased parent participation
• Families are more integrated into community
• Affords a sense of belonging
• Provides a stimulating environment for growth
  
   

Benefits of Inclusion for Typically Developing Students

• Meaningful friendships are cultivated
• Increased understanding and acceptance of diversity
• Develops respect for others with diverse characteristics
• Increases abilities to help others
• Prepares all students for adult life in an inclusive society
• Opportunities to master activities by practicing and teaching others
• Greater academic outcomes
• Develops capacity for empathy
• All student’s needs are better met, greater resources for everyone
• Develops sensitivity toward others' limitations
• Develops feelings of empowerment and the ability to make a difference
• Increases abilities to help others