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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I think that your point about weak is valid. But you are missing the point. The point is not that people with disabilities are weak and people without are strong. The point is to say that this kindergartner has a strong body. That kid. And to empower her to care for others and watch over them, not be mean. Also, I find the "everyone is different" approach to be confusing and demeaning to young children. They know that people with disabilities are not just "different" like blue eyed and brown eyed people. It's silly to pretend.[/quote]

Thank you.  I have an 8 yo DS with SN.  At first glance, he doesn't look different from the rest of the kids in his class but it doesn't take long for his differences to be noticed.  As he gets older, we have increasing concerns about how he'll be treated by his classmates.  We were heartened at our most recent P/T conference to hear the teachers talk about how inclusive and kind the other kids are to him.  They 'look out for him'.  This year has really been positive for him and we're very appreciative of those kids.

I don't know why 'The Professional" took your post to be ignorant or prejudicial. I found it to be the opposite. Thanks.[/quote]

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