Kindling Inclusion Part 2: Meet the Parents

KINDLING INCLUSION is a two-part documentary which explores life in Kindle Garden, Singapore's first inclusive preschool. Situated in Enabling Village, typically-developing children and those with special needs learn, play and grow together in an open environment. Thirty percent of children who attend Kindle Garden have conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome but are not defined by their special need. Instead, the school’s philosophy is to find and nurture the unique strengths and abilities in each child through individualised learning plans. A multidisciplinary team of preschool teachers, early interventionists and therapists are also at hand to facilitate learning and socialisation among peers.

The Foundation believes that parents of the Kindle Garden children can become powerful agents of change in the movement to kindle inclusion. They can help open mindsets by sharing their experiences.The film features interviews with four parents whose children are studying at Kindle Garden and answers some fundamental questions many might have about this pioneering preschool. What changes have they noticed in their children? Have those with special needs adapted well? Did the typically developing kids need to slow down their pace of learning? Can friendships bloom between children despite their differing abilities?

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