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Everybody's Business!: A Practical Resource for Including Disabled Children in Play, Childcare and Leisure Settings

Edited by Rachel Scott and Alex Mills; Kids; ISBN 9780956473516; 10; 127pp

Everybody's Business is a thought-provoking title for a resource, which is worth reading for anyone working in a play, childcare or leisure setting who wishes to start including disabled children in their settings. The book covers everything from tips and guides to creating an inclusive environment to funding and developing policies.

The practical section on the environment gets people thinking about all the different ways to make children feel included and have fun playing. There is also a great section that dispels myths of inclusion and takes common misperceptions head-on.

The word "inclusion" often sends people into a state of panic, but the guide only gives a very brief explanation on how and why inclusion is beneficial for everyone.

Settings need to know that inclusion is not as difficult as they first imagine. There are barriers, but they can be overcome with careful thinking and communication. The best thing about inclusion is that if we start to create naturally inclusive attitudes in children now, over time we can erode the widespread social isolation and exclusion felt by families with disabled children. This is definitely "everybody's business".

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