What does a jar of skiddles and a group of students have in common?
Everything and nothing!
This blog is dedicated to 'kids who are different'; those whose potential may be 'hidden' underneath the exterior of their bodies or whose interests and talents can only be discovered through relationship - a willingness to 'see' with our hearts and 'experience' with open minds.
The various authors of this blog wish to acknowledge the following sources that served as the basis of our understanding of the topics presented:
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Winzer, Margaret. (2008), Children with exceptionalities in Canadian classrooms (8th ed.). Toronto,
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