Observations on a child with cerebral palsy and her twin sister made in an integrated nursery and at home.
Observations were made on two twins attending the same integrated nursery. One of the children had cerebral palsy while her sister developed normally. Similar observations were also made in the twins' home while they played with their mother. Comparisons were made between the behaviour and experience of the two children in the nursery and also between the home and the nursery. The child with cerebral palsy was non-ambulant and her interactions in the nursery were limited in both quality and quantity compared with her sister and with opportunities presented at home. Despite this both children enjoyed attending the nursery. It is proposed that integration needs to have structured and monitored support for ensuring that children with special needs benefit from mainstream education.
Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield.
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D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000235:genetics* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008282:Mainstreaming, Education; D012578:Schools, Nursery; D012919:Social Behavior; D012931:Social Environment