Inclusion is a term coming into more frequent use.
In such a setting, the student's primary identity becomes that of a member of a regular class who is attending school with chronological age peers. Appropriate inclusion helps to break down the attitudinal and physical barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from participating fully in society. It affords an opportunity for all students to benefit from interaction with their peers and to learn age-appropriate behavior. Effective teaching techniques used with special needs students in an appropriate setting permit students to reach their academic potential. The issue of inclusion for all students is complex, and the provision of clear goals and guidelines must be addressed on a national, as well as a local, level.