Subsequent legislation has refined and defined terminology and specifications for identification of students with disabilities and delivery of appropriate services to them. One part of the message from the reader quoted above, however, is a poignant one. Children want and need positive attention from adults and peers. But if they don't receive it, they prefer negative attention to no attention at all. Love me or hate me, but whatever you do, don't ignore me.
Nothing feels worse than indifference.
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