Today, however, more children are placed in inclusive settings that integrate children with special needs with typical children. It offers services in the least restrictive environment . It provides children with the opportunity to learn social and communication skills through being with typical peers. It encourages the development of friendships by playing and working with typical children. It promotes awareness and acceptance of children of diversity in our society.
Schools usually do have kindergarten classes for five-year old children.
Administrators must seek integrated settings in the community to include children with learning disabilities, such as nursery schools, Head Start classes, day care centers, and other kinds of early childhood programs. Transition to Other Placements Transition involves transferring or moving the child from one type of placement or program to another. Going to new placement can be a traumatic experience for the young child, as well as his or her family. To make the transition as smooth as possible, it should be carefully planned, coordinated, and monitored. For the child approaching age six at the completion of the preschool program, there are several placement options for young children with learning disabilities.