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ASD special classes

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  • 26-09-2018 5:12pm
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    pinkles
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭


    Hi just wondering if any parent with children with ASD who are in units attached to mainstream -
    are given access to the playground WITH mainstream children at playtimes.

    Would children have their playtime with everyone else or would there be segregation?
    Just curious.
    Any observations would be appreciated.


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    alchemist33
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    Playtime is usually segregated in ours but they do spend some time in the mainstream classroom


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    pinkles
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭pinkles


    alchemist33 wrote: »
    Playtime is usually segregated in ours but they do spend some time in the mainstream classroom

    How do you feel about segregation and why does this exist when many units have the children mixing with others, just like other children.
    If an ASD child is in a mainstream class - why segregate him / her at playtime.
    Surely the goal should be that the children mix , develop social skills . That is what ASD children need most , after all.


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    Sesame
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    Children that are in a special class in a unit have very individualised plans. Some mix at break time, some don't. It all depends on their unique needs. All spend different amounts of time in the mainstream class too. That's the benefit of a special class, there is no one-size-fits-all approach as they benefit from a very low pupil-teacher-SNA ratio which enables this differentiation.


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