One of my favorite moments in the book is a fully dramatic show of self-advocacy: “Russell walked out into the hall and lay down on the floor. The teacher called the principal, and when he arrived Russell looked up at…
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Q15: Loving Andrew – Chapter 13
“In reality inclusion is creating a nightmare for special education teachers concerned for their students’ welfare and for mainstream teachers who lack training and experience to deal with the handicapped.” P. 144 “Our experience with Andy, and the Yeagers’ experience…
Q13: Loving Andrew – Chapter 11
Moving is a big change and we know that people with Down syndrome thrive in routine and sameness. Has your family moved around? How did your loved one react? What the Wyllies found when looking for a suitable school environment…
Q9: Loving Andrew – Chapter 7
In chapter 7, we read about the author’s experience and feelings toward a special program for children with disabilities. “I explained that it was often hard for parents to acknowledge that their children were slower than average and needed special…
