Inclusion for children with special needs is discussed in Chapter 12. The promotion of peer acceptance is listed as an objective for a program that enrolls children with special needs. For this week's post, identify three strategies or activities that teachers should use to encourage peer acceptance.

Chapter 12

Read the following and Chapter 12: Inclusion of Children with Special Needs.

The broad definition ofchildren with special health needsincludes children with medical, developmental, and learning delays, as well as those with disabilities. The inclusion of children with special needs enriches the program for everyone involved. Public and private organizations provide funds for some of the services as mandated by federal and state laws, and teachers have a special duty to ensure children with special needs receive and benefit from the services and resources available to them. Typically, caring for children with special needs requires a closer connection to their health care providers, family members, and all of the staff that works with the child.

Regardless of what type of program you work in, from time to time, you'll work with children that have special needs. The contents of this assignment will allow you to take steps toward inclusion.

Children's Health Online

Please view the following to learn more about working with children that have disabilities or other special needs:

• Inclusion of Children
• https://wp.childaction.org/children-with-special-needs/(Links to an external site.)
• Center for Parent Information and Resources
• https://www.parentcenterhub.org/resourcelibrary/(Links to an external site.)
• Kids Together, Inc.: Information & Resources for Children & Adults with Disabilities
• http://www.kidstogether.org/inclusion/benefitsofinclusion.htm(Links to an external site.)
• Parents: Tips for Raising Safe and Healthy Kids
• https://www.cdc.gov/family/parenttips/index.htm(Links to an external site.)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Families with Special NeedsCaregiving Tips
• http://www.cdc.gov/family/specialneeds/