Children Benefit from Preschool Inclusion

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Children with disabilities benefit from inclusive classrooms because...

• being with typically developing peers can improve social and emotional behaviors
• inclusive classrooms have routines, activities, and opportunities that challenge academic performance
• the higher expectations lead children to achieve more, gain confidence, and develop independence
• positive social benefits continue to be seen in K–12 general education classrooms
• inclusion has long and meaningful impacts

Typically developing children who are exposed to inclusion at an early age...

• are likely to be accepting of children with disabilities
• develop positive attitudes towards their diverse peers

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