Mainstream inclusion

The practice of educating children with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers in general education classrooms, supported by appropriate accommodations, assistive technologies, and specialist personnel. Mainstream inclusion is both a rights-based educational philosophy and a practical challenge requiring tools that enable children with diverse cognitive, sensory, and social needs to participate in standard classroom activities. Research shows that assistive technologies like tablet-based activity schedules can facilitate inclusion for children with autism, though solutions designed for one disability group may not transfer effectively to another.