News-press.com – Emily Atteberry
“Children who participate in early-education programs are less likely to be placed in special education, a recent Duke University study found…The study found that while early-education programs did not affect children with severe disabilities and physical handicaps, the programs benefited students with attention disorders and learning disabilities. “(Special education) is certainly good and necessary for many children, but in cases where it’s possible to avoid special education through early treatment, it’s likely to help children’s academic careers,” said Muschkin, the study’s lead writer.”(more)