https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:19:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exposure-to-special-needs-population#post-2630920 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 11:17:55 +0000 snowjewelz 2630920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! One of the many reasons we chose our daycare is because it is nestled within a special needs school, and they eventually will have intergrated classes. I love that DD goes to daycare seeing all kinds of kids in the hallways and will have the chance to interact with them. My hope is that she will grow up not thinking anything about seeing kids that are different b/c she's so used to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exposure-to-special-needs-population#post-2629615 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 20:18:35 +0000 MrsRcCar 2629615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My boys have regular interaction with special needs children a few times a week. My youngest has speech therapy at the local children's hospital so we see all kinds of people. My oldest loves meeting everyone while little brother is in therapy. Sometimes he asks why they are different and we talk a lot about asking about the special needs so we can understand more, but we can always be friends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exposure-to-special-needs-population#post-2629585 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 19:41:52 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2629585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's great. I really hope my son will have this exposure in his future. I am a pediatric nurse and have such a special place in my heart for my special needs children of all types, but growing up I don't remember any exposure. Especially going to private school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exposure-to-special-needs-population#post-2615602 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 19:00:00 +0000 Boogs 2615602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you feel like your LO is regularly exposed to the special needs population?</p> <p>There is a large population at my LO's school, which I love. There's no better way to teach children about how we are all different, yet still the same. I can see kids learning empathy, helpfulness towards others, and to treat everyone with respect. I think it's so important to start them young. </p>