Hello!
We've been thinking of doing a blog for awhile now... we'd like to share our thoughts on inclusive education, the growing need for a new educational system to serve both our children with and without autism, and disability culture in general. We'd love to hear from you, whether you agree or disagree!
Andy and I recently completed a 38min documentary on a successful inclusion program in an elementary school in Syracuse, New York. We followed two boys on the autism spectrum in the home and at school to capture real examples of how inclusion benefits ALL CHILDREN.
Elementary Ed tells the story of Daniel and Cory, two 5th graders on the autism spectrum at Ed Smith Elementary in Syracuse, N.Y. The school has been recognized for its acceptance of children with special needs in an 'inclusive' classroom.
Like many other urban public schools, Ed Smith educates children on a small budget. Elementary Ed sheds insight about the challenge of teaching children with autism and provides a window of light into their academic future.
check out:
You Tube Trailer
and/or
the film website
Thoughts on the academic and social benefits of including children of all abilities in the classroom. Our nation's children have rapidly changing needs - disability is an issue now more than ever. We believe the next generation should be taught inclusively, so that at least in schools, disability can be a non-issue. And eventually we can just call this - education.
About Me
- Elementary Ed
- New York, NY
- Andy Genovese and Samantha Grogin, documentary filmmakers dedicated to the inclusion of all children in public education. April is Autism Awareness month!
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