Module I Lesson 3: Prevalence of Children and Youth with Special Needs

Identifiable prevalence refers to cases that have not come into contact with any systems.

True prevalence assumes there are a larger number of children with special needs who are not identified and not in special education programs.

Incidence refers to the total number of cases identified within a population over a specific period of time.

Special Education Centers operate on the concept of 'school within a school'.

The SPED Principal administers the center following different rules and regulations from those for a regular school.

Special day schools provide a comprehensive array of services, including medical, psychological, and social services.

Residential schools only offer special education services without any dormitory services for students.

Partial mainstreaming involves children with moderate or severe disabilities studying all subjects in regular classes.

Special or self-contained classes are composed of students with different types of disabilities.

SPED teachers do not play a role in promoting the education of children with special needs in regular schools.