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To foster a concerned and caring atmosphere in the Christian Tradition.
1. The student with disabilities is a fully human subject with
corresponding innate, sacred and inviolable rights.
2. The student must be helped to take his or her place in society in all
aspects and at all levels, as far as it is compatible with his or her
capabilities.
3. The principles of integration, normalization and personalization are
fundamental to the program.
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To stress student abilities rather than disabilities in programming with
positive expectations that he/she has the capacity to grow, learn and
develop.
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To support the family unit in its ability to cope with the needs of the
particular child.
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To provide opportunities for regular classroom students to interact with
Developmental Centre students and vice versa to enhance socialization,
recognition and appreciation of individual qualities.
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To provide programs that are individually tailored to meet the needs and
goals of each child as a unique person.
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To have parents and external agencies involved in developing each child's
Personal Program Plan.
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To increase the student's awareness of his/her environments (home,
school, community).
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To increase the student's ability to interact and exercise control over
his/her personal environments.
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To foster independence, communication and integration within a variety
of school settings.
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To prepare students for future lifestyle options (work, leisure and living
environments).
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To develop self-help activities for each student (feeding, dressing, hygiene,
etc.).
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