Child care teachers support inclusion by recognizing the adaptations that may need to be made in some activities for children with special needs, collaborating with special support personnel in planning activities for children with special needs, and communicating with parents. Through join efforts of early childhood and specialized support professions, inclusive early child care classes can be places where children with special needs and typically developing children grow, develop, and flourish. Synthesis Points Inclusion is about belonging and participating in a diverse society. Beliefs about inclusion influence its implementation. Collaboration is the cornerstone to effective inclusive programs.
Specialized instruction is an important component of inclusion.
Adequate support is necessary to make inclusive environments work. Inclusion can benefit children with and without disabilities. Communities, families, and inclusion. The impact of changing roles on relationships between adults in inclusive programs for young children. An ecological systems analysis.