Article
Supporting disability inclusion with children and families
Publisher
Early childhood education
Students with disability
Disability inclusion
People with disability
Children with disability
Early childhood services
Family services
Australia
Description
This short article describes family and professional experiences of disability inclusion in early years settings, as well as the key enablers of inclusive practice. It also aims to provide guidance as to how professionals programs and services can promote and implement disability inclusion in child and family programs.
The article identifies four key principles of disability inclusion:
- developing positive relationships with children;
- adapting programs and the environment;
- supporting children’s sense of belonging; and
- planning for inclusion.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Australian Institute of Family Studies 2025
License type:
CC BY-NC
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
6 Mar 2025
