. Sean, a child with autism, is placed in a regular preschool class for two weeks because his parents have
requested this placement. It's then decided that this placement is inappropriate because the classroom
teacher doesn't feel able to meet his needs and he can't do many of the activities that other children are able
to do. Does this situation demonstrate the principle of least restrictive environment?
A. No, because two weeks isn't long enough to test the regular classroom.
B. Yes, because the nature and severity of his disability is such that he can't succeed.
C. Yes, because after trying the regular classroom, Sean doesn't make satisfactory progress.
D. No, because supplemental aids and services aren't provided in the regular classroom.
my answer is a.
I think C is a better answer.
To determine whether this situation demonstrates the principle of least restrictive environment (LRE), we need to understand the concept and apply it to the given scenario.
The principle of least restrictive environment states that students with disabilities should be educated to the maximum extent appropriate with their non-disabled peers, while still receiving the necessary supports and services. This means that a student should be placed in the least restrictive environment possible, where they can succeed academically and socially, alongside their non-disabled peers.
Now, let's analyze the given situation and the answer choices:
A. No, because two weeks isn't long enough to test the regular classroom.
This answer suggests that the time frame is not long enough to determine whether the regular classroom is appropriate or not. However, the duration of two weeks is sufficient to assess the classroom setting's suitability for Sean.
B. Yes, because the nature and severity of his disability is such that he can't succeed.
This answer implies that Sean's disability is so severe that he cannot succeed in a regular classroom. However, the scenario does not mention the severity of Sean's disability being the primary reason for his inability to participate fully in classroom activities.
C. Yes, because after trying the regular classroom, Sean doesn't make satisfactory progress.
This answer suggests that since Sean did not make satisfactory progress in the regular classroom, it demonstrates the principle of LRE. If a student does not make satisfactory progress despite supports and services, a more restrictive environment may be necessary. Therefore, this answer aligns with the principle of LRE.
D. No, because supplemental aids and services aren't provided in the regular classroom.
This answer implies that the lack of supplemental aids and services in the regular classroom is the reason why this situation does not demonstrate the principle of LRE. However, the scenario does not provide information about whether supplemental aids and services were provided or not.
Based on our analysis, it appears that the best answer is C. Yes, because after trying the regular classroom, Sean doesn't make satisfactory progress. This answer aligns with the principle of least restrictive environment, as it acknowledges that Sean's needs were not adequately met in the regular classroom setting, indicating the need for a more appropriate placement.