6 Reasons Every Child Should Befriend Someone With Special Needs

Like it or not, your child is constantly watching and reenacting your behavior. Inviting a special-needs friend over for a playdate will not only provide a wonderful example, but it may also blossom into a new friendship — and the opportunity for your child to relay to others how awesome their new friend is and why he or she should be included/invited in the future.

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