Should not blanket school policy for all children included. Must always remain individual decision. Survey feelings of school, especially the teacher on inclusion. Is it a good idea or are there budget restraints. Inclusion works best at younger levels when socialization is most important.
Difficulty increases with academics.
Goals should be lifetime based. From a personal standpoint, Stephen is integrated two times a week for an hour in a day care with children his age. It works out as a nice socialization aspect for Stephen. On the other hand, as a parent I am comfortable with him being in a special education classroom. I feel he receives all his basic needs and services in this type of setting.