Finding Amy's Voice: A Case for Inclusion.

Farmer, Shari

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ERIC Number: EJ548890

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Finding Amy's Voice: A Case for Inclusion.

Farmer, Shari

Voices from the Middle, v3 n4 p27-31 Nov 1996

Describes the challenges and rewards of working with Amy (an eighth-grade girl considered autistic) in a team-taught language arts class that functions in the workshop format and that includes learners with special needs. Describes Amy's progress and setbacks, and notes the importance of the workshop format for her progress and for her teacher's understanding. (SR)

Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Grade 8, Inclusive Schools, Language Arts, Middle Schools, Secondary Education, Special Education, Special Needs Students, Teacher Student Relationship, Writing Workshops

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: What Do We Value? Published by the National Council of Teachers of English, 1111 W. Kenyon Rd., Urbana, IL 61801-1096.