Research that Benefits Children and Families—Uplifting Stories

My  3 year-old son is currently apart of a collaborative research pilot project that both the local Infants and Toddlers Program and Wicomico County Board of Education developed in September 2012. The study primarily focuses on evaluating how integrating children with specials needs/ developmental delays with those children without special needs/ varying abilities may aid in both child type educational and developmental experiences.The classroom consist of 15 Pre-K students,(between the ages of 3 and 4 years-old), two teacher and 1 special education teacher, 1 aide, 1 speech therapist and 1 occupational therapist.

My sons experience has been nothing short of amazing those far. This research project has offered him the opportunity to develop social emotionally, cognitively, and has aid in both his receptive understand and expressive language.  The research is collected through observation and through assessments. Teachers are able to provide information on the progress and reactions or each child including any challenges that become prevalent. I as a parent had to sign consent in order for my child to be participant in this project. Although my son will need and is receiving additional services outside of this program, it is evident that this particular research project has positively affected his life and the lives of other students in the program mentioned.