Is it Inclusion or Integration?

This is important, okay? Not too long ago we discussed how to pick out a daycare program for your child and I love being able to support parents with such a huge milestone. Whether it’s their first time being cared for outside the home or if they're simply changing programs - it’s important to make sure that the program is a good fit for your child. But there’s a topic that really needs its own separate conversation. And that’s inclusion vs integration. Some schools will use the phrases like they’re an “inclusive school” as a buzzword but when it comes to the actual practice of inclusion- what they really mean is integration. And this seemingly minor difference in words matters. Even though some programs and people use the two phrases interchangeably, they’re two very different things and it has a huge impact on the quality of care your child receives. And really just their overall wellbeing. This is especially important if you have a child who is differently-abled, neurodiverse, or identifies with a minority and/or marginalized community. So in this episode conversation we will be discussing: Exactly what makes inclusion different from integration How this difference impacts our children And what that looks like in practice (and what to look for/ask about when you tour potential daycare and programs) Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Wednesday at 1:30pm ET/ 12:30pm CT/ 10:30am PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices