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The path with a heart

This article describes the planning a parent put into ensuring she found the right school for her child in which to experience an inclusive education. This planning was based on the child's needs and with a mindful eye on what failure of such a plan would mean.

Overview of the development of parent advocacy - the Victorian scene

This article provides an overview of events leading up to the development of parent advocacy in Victoria in the form of VPAC - the Victorian Parent Advocacy Collective.

Dreams do come true

The author of this brief article, a parent, describes the process by which she achieved the goal of inclusive education for her son with a disability. The benefits to her son, family and the school have surpassed all expectations. Keywords: Education, School age

CEC policy on inclusive schools and community settings

This paper contains the policy statement of the Council for Exceptional Children (USA) on inclusive schooling, and describes the implications of such a policy for the community. Keywords: Education, School age

Julian's transition: A dream team and hard work

This article describes one young man's journey from a state residential school to an integrated unit and finally to his neighbourhood high school.

Inclusion of preschoolers with profound disabilities

This study looks at how children with and without disabilities interact with each other. Findings show that attention may need to be paid to the encouragement of initiating interactions and to helping young children without disabilities understand and respond to children who have very high support needs.

Parent Involvement

This tongue-in-cheek article highlights the barriers parents face when trying to involve themselves in the school life of their child. It recommends that education personnel take a moment to self reflect after reading the article. Keywords: Education, School age

Ordinary Lives

The path with a heart

Overview of the development of parent advocacy - the Victorian scene

Dreams do come true

CEC policy on inclusive schools and community settings

Julian's transition: A dream team and hard work

Inclusion of preschoolers with profound disabilities

Parent Involvement

Educational support for students with severe problem behaviours in Oregon

Helping teachers manage the inclusive classroom

Surmounting the disability of isolation