OK,
then that makes sense....I can see where she would enjoy the other kids, the lights, sounds, stimulation etc....
OK, fine, then her mom should stay with her.
Not only that, but with all the ‘tolerance’ being taught nowadays in school, isn’t it about time for schools to help kids learn not to gawk at someone who is different?
Very doubtful, though, that she would enjoy going to a day program with other severely disabled kids any less. She might well enjoy it more, since the program would likely be focused on stimulating lights, sounds, simple games with other kids, etc. I doubt this little girl is really having a great time sitting through math lessons, for example. If she is, we need to be asking why normal children are are being given playtime-type math lessons.
There was a case in NJ a few years ago where a little girl was being mainstreamed in a normal public school classroom with a DNR order attached to her clothers. She was “enjoying” herself with frequent outbursts of noise and motion that disrupted class. Her mental function was such that that was the only way she could respond to any sound. motion, or other stimulus going on around here that she noticed.