TY - BOOK AU - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development TI - The integration of disabled children into mainstream education: Ambitions, Theories and Practices (OECD Documents) T2 - O.E.C.D. documents SN - 9264140719 U1 - 371.9 O68i PY - 1994///, repe.1998 CY - Paris KW - Children with disabilities -- Education KW - School management and organization KW - Special education N1 - Bibliography at the end N2 - An important issue in OECD countries is that of integration of handicapped children into mainstream schools. Thinking about the nature of handicap has evolved significantly over the last few years. Based on a wide range of sources, this publication traces the significant steps that have led to this new approach and discusses the concept of integration, the working practice and the implications for training teachers and support staff. The financial aspects and obstacles to integration are also considered ER -