If, with a rapidly progressing condition, the effects of the condition become more pronounced, more ingenuity may be needed to adapt activities. Encouraging children to come up with their own ideas about how they can participate can yield some surprising results and is an important part of developing independence. Other children Working towards social integration is probably the most difficult part of the integration process. Integration is a process, not an end result. How children relate to each other, and how children and adults interact is as much a part of education as any part of the curriculum.
Children have their own reactions to disabled people.
Two extremes are fear, or treating the child like a baby. The earlier a child can be integrated into school, the earlier they are accepted as equals by other children. As muscular dystrophy is a progressive condition, it may take some time before other children realise their friend is different in some way. Adult attitudes and responses are very important in fostering positive attitudes in children. Later on, if it is clear that the child is losing mobility, or needs splints, it may be more of a challenge to answer questions.