Is Montessori suitable for all children?

The Montessori Method has been used successfully with children between the ages of 0 to 18 from all social-economic environments and with those in regular classes as well as the gifted, retarded, emotionally disturbed, and the physically handicapped. Due to Montessori’s individual approach, it is particularly suited to state education where children of many backgrounds are grouped together. It is also appropriate for classes in which the pupil/teacher ratio is high because children learn at an early age to work independently.