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Future teachers learn by observing special-needs kids in family life

By Julie Wurth
Sunday December 31, 2006

Robert K. O'Daniell

Terry and Kenny Goode enjoy a moment in their Champaign home with adopted son Joseph, who has special needs. The Goodes are involved with the UI's family mentoring program.

Some lessons can't be taught in a textbook.

Learning how to feed or bathe a child with a disability. Seeing how others react when a disabled child visits the pool.

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