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Inclusion: A Student’s Perspective

by Shilpa Lazarus
September/October 2011
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I am 13 years old and I would like to talk about Aisyah, who has Down Syndrome. I was five years old when I met her. I liked her a lot as she would always tag along with me. Although we were the same age, she was unable to speak. Her looks were different. She needed diapers and a bottle for her milk. Still, she was not treated any different from my other friends and me. We were in the same class for two years. I then moved on to primary school and still kept in touch with her as our mums were friends.

Our friendship brought me pleasure, comfort, and distress. Most importantly, it taught me a lot about growing up in a social world. Aisyah endured painful experiences like being teased or shamed, but I found her so unique. She was born with a distinct social talent that simply allowed friendships to form, while others have to be taught how to relate. I felt good when I had the opportunity to assist Aisyah or to defend her. I felt like a teacher. Friendships like ours cannot happen in a typical classroom. But in an inclusive classroom all children learn to ...

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