Why Should I Put My Child in a Fully Inclusive School like Embrace Academy?

There are many benefits to both neurotypical and neurodiverse students who attend inclusive schools. For neurotypical students, a fully inclusive school fosters empathy and compassion, promotes collaboration and teamwork, and enhances problem solving skills. Neurotypical students in inclusive settings learn to understand and appreciate the differences in how people think, learn, and interact. They learn that everyone has unique contributions to make, leading to a more compassionate and supportive school community. Additionally, students learn to be collaborative as they are encouraged to work together in teams and learn to utilize each other’s strengths. Teamwork is an invaluable skill, as it mirrors the collaborative nature of most professional environments. Lastly, inclusive classrooms often require creative and flexible teaching approaches to meet diverse needs. Neurotypical students benefit from these varied methods, as they are exposed to multiple ways of thinking and problem-solving.

The benefits to neurodiverse students include access to the general education curriculum, improved social skills, and improves the students’ self-esteem and confidence. Inclusive schools ensure that neurodiverse students are not isolated in separate classrooms but are given the opportunity to learn alongside their neurotypical peers, which allows them to reach their full academic potential, supported by accommodations that cater to their unique learning needs. Neurodiverse students interact with neurotypical peers, helping them develop essential social skills. Through these interactions, they learn how to navigate social situations, communicate more effectively, and build meaningful relationships. Through the access to general education and building relationships with their neurotypical peers, a fully inclusive school helps to build the student’s self-esteem and confidence.

At Embrace Academy we are creating an environment where every student, regardless of their neurological makeup, feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. This involves adapting teaching methods and classroom settings to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring that everyone has equal access to educational opportunities, while providing our students with challenging curricula.