Getting What you Want

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Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education; Ants in His Pants

Description: This cartoon shows a school administrator and a parent sitting across from each other at table. The expression the administrator's face looks pleased and satisfied as he says, "After lengthy negotiations, we have a plan for Jason's inclusion in regular class. It meets all your requests for direct support services." The parent's face looks distressed as she makes the sound "Gulp!" as she looks at the schedule on the table between them. Every time block shows a direct service (e.g., OT, PT, Speech, Vision, O&M, Hydrotherapy, sensory integration, tutoring) before dismissal and no time in the regular classroom. The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Jason's mother has a close encounter with the old saying: The only thing worse than not getting what want is getting what you want."

Subject: Inclusive education.; Parents.; Scheduling.; Related services.; Occupational therapy.; Physical therapy.

Note [Digital Version]: 2020-11-27, Center for Digital Initiatives, University of Vermont Libraries