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What is the purpose of providing a range of teaching approaches for children with special needs?
What is the purpose of providing a range of teaching approaches for children with special needs?
- To minimize medical testing and hospital stays
- To ensure children with special needs can be grouped with other children
- To standardize the educational experience for all children
- To enhance individual strengths and meet diverse learning needs (correct)
What does the World Health Organization (WHO) describe as a disability?
What does the World Health Organization (WHO) describe as a disability?
- A permanent issue affecting body function or activity (correct)
- A temporary impairment impacting daily living
- A problem that arises only in childhood
- An issue that resolves with age and development
What percentage of people are likely to experience a disability at some point in their life?
What percentage of people are likely to experience a disability at some point in their life?
- Approximately 5%
- Around 10%
- Nearly 25%
- Close to 15% (correct)
Which of the following best describes the limitations caused by disabilities?
Which of the following best describes the limitations caused by disabilities?
In which situations can children with special needs require frequent medical attention?
In which situations can children with special needs require frequent medical attention?
What percentage of the world's population is estimated to have disabilities?
What percentage of the world's population is estimated to have disabilities?
According to the Census conducted in 2017, how many people in Egypt were estimated to have disabilities?
According to the Census conducted in 2017, how many people in Egypt were estimated to have disabilities?
Which of the following is NOT considered a prenatal risk factor for disability?
Which of the following is NOT considered a prenatal risk factor for disability?
What prevalence rate of disability was estimated in the 2006 Census in Egypt?
What prevalence rate of disability was estimated in the 2006 Census in Egypt?
Which factor is associated with postnatal disabilities?
Which factor is associated with postnatal disabilities?
What percentage of people aged 15 years and older reportedly have difficulties functioning?
What percentage of people aged 15 years and older reportedly have difficulties functioning?
What is considered a perinatal risk factor for disabilities?
What is considered a perinatal risk factor for disabilities?
Which of the following is a life course factor that can influence disabilities?
Which of the following is a life course factor that can influence disabilities?
What is meant by the term 'blind' in the context of visual disabilities?
What is meant by the term 'blind' in the context of visual disabilities?
Which of the following is NOT a type of disability mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of disability mentioned?
How do clients with intellectual disabilities typically struggle?
How do clients with intellectual disabilities typically struggle?
What might hearing loss complicate for individuals?
What might hearing loss complicate for individuals?
Which of the following behaviors may indicate a psychiatric disability?
Which of the following behaviors may indicate a psychiatric disability?
What type of challenges do individuals with physical disabilities typically face?
What type of challenges do individuals with physical disabilities typically face?
What is a significant aspect of hearing disabilities?
What is a significant aspect of hearing disabilities?
Clients with psychiatric disabilities may experience which of the following difficulties?
Clients with psychiatric disabilities may experience which of the following difficulties?
What was the main aim of the programs launched in 2015 for the underprivileged?
What was the main aim of the programs launched in 2015 for the underprivileged?
According to Egypt's 2014 constitution, what does the state guarantee for persons with disabilities?
According to Egypt's 2014 constitution, what does the state guarantee for persons with disabilities?
Which right is NOT explicitly mentioned for disabled persons in the context provided?
Which right is NOT explicitly mentioned for disabled persons in the context provided?
What does inclusive education imply according to the content provided?
What does inclusive education imply according to the content provided?
Which group is NOT specifically mentioned as a focus of support in the programs launched?
Which group is NOT specifically mentioned as a focus of support in the programs launched?
What obligation does the law impose regarding persons with disabilities?
What obligation does the law impose regarding persons with disabilities?
What does the term 'economic rights' encompass for persons with disabilities?
What does the term 'economic rights' encompass for persons with disabilities?
Which statement is correct regarding the rights of persons with disabilities?
Which statement is correct regarding the rights of persons with disabilities?
What is the primary approach of inclusive education as defined by the provided content?
What is the primary approach of inclusive education as defined by the provided content?
What percentage of primary students enrolled in the education system in Egypt in 2013 were reported to have disabilities?
What percentage of primary students enrolled in the education system in Egypt in 2013 were reported to have disabilities?
What does the statistic about the enrollment of students with disabilities in Egypt suggest?
What does the statistic about the enrollment of students with disabilities in Egypt suggest?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inclusive education?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inclusive education?
What key factor is crucial for achieving inclusive education?
What key factor is crucial for achieving inclusive education?
According to the content, how does inclusive education regard children with disabilities?
According to the content, how does inclusive education regard children with disabilities?
What was the reported enrollment of students with disabilities in Egypt in 2016, according to the Ministry of Education?
What was the reported enrollment of students with disabilities in Egypt in 2016, according to the Ministry of Education?
What percentage of the world's population is estimated to have a disability?
What percentage of the world's population is estimated to have a disability?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Children with special needs require tailored learning programs to cater to their individual needs and disabilities.
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines disability as an umbrella term covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
- Almost everyone will experience some form of disability at some point in their lives.
Disability Prevalence
- Approximately 15% of the global population has a disability, with over 1 billion people affected.
- In Egypt, an estimated 12 million people have disabilities, representing 10.6% of the population.
- However, only 0.19% of students with disabilities are enrolled in the Egyptian education system, indicating a significant gap in access to education.
Risk Factors for Disabilities
- Prenatal Factors: Genetic causes, maternal health problems, exposure to environmental hazards, and parental age can contribute to disability.
- Perinatal Factors: Premature births, birth injuries, oxygen deprivation, and infections acquired during delivery can lead to disability
- Postnatal and Lifetime Factors: Poverty, poor nutrition, poor housing, and maltreatment can all increase the risk of disability.
Types of Disabilities
- Physical Disability: Damage to muscles, nerves, skin, or bones can make it challenging to participate in everyday activities.
- Visual Disability: People with visual disabilities may experience difficulty moving around, reading, writing, or following visual instructions.
- Hearing Disability: Hearing loss can lead to difficulties learning spoken language, following directions, or socializing.
- Intellectual Disability: Individuals with intellectual disabilities may experience difficulties learning, retaining information, and adapting to new situations.
- Psychiatric Disability: People with mental health conditions may struggle with perceiving reality, coping with emotions, and maintaining relationships.
Inclusive Education
- Inclusive education adapts to the needs of all students, rather than expecting students to conform to a rigid system.
- Despite the need, only a small percentage of students with disabilities in Egypt currently have access to formal education.
Support Programs in Egypt
- The "Karama" (Dignity) program in Egypt provides unconditional financial support to underprivileged individuals, including those with disabilities, to meet basic needs.
- Egyptian law guarantees health, economic, social, cultural, and educational rights for people with disabilities.
- This includes providing job opportunities, adaptive facilities, and accessible environments.
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