M.EdC 303.02: Inclusive Education

Unit-III: Special Educational Needs (SEN) of Learners in Inclusive School
3.1 Identification of Diverse Needs of (SEN) Learners
3.2 Definition and Characteristics of Physically Impaired Children (Hearing Impairment, Visual                Impairment) and Need for Education
3.3 Concept of Mental Retardation
3.4 Classification of Mentally Retarded Children & Their Identification
3.5 Causative Factors of Mental Retardation and Education of the Mentally Impaired

https://drive.google.com/open?id=16OGUdtjSqoDveQtNfkFBZD5TAnJtPHnH

Special Education (Comple book)

* Children With Special Needs
https://cd.edb.gov.hk/la_03/chi/curr_guides/Mentally/em-1.htm

3.1 Identification of Diverse Needs of (SEN) Learners
https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/edu-system/preprimary-kindergarten/comprehensive-child-development-service/4_Chapter%20III.pdf

Additional Information
https://www.edb.gov.hk/en/edu-system/preprimary-kindergarten/comprehensive-child-development-service/index.html


3.2 Definition and Characteristics of Physically Impaired Children (Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment) and Need for Education

https://cd.edb.gov.hk/la_03/chi/curr_guides/physically/=ep-3.htm

https://cd.edb.gov.hk/la_03/chi/curr_guides/Visually/ev-2.htm

Visual Impairment


3.3 Concept of Mental Retardation
3.4 Classification of Mentally Retarded Children & Their Identification
3.5 Causative Factors of Mental Retardation and Education of the Mentally Impaired

http://rehabcouncil.nic.in/writereaddata/mr.pdf

The American Association on Mental Retardation gives the following definition: 

Mental retardation (MR) refers to substantial limitations in present functioning. It starts before age 18 and is characterized by significantly subaverage intellectual functioning, existing concurrently with related limitations in two or more of the following applicable adaptive skill areas:

• * communication
• * self-care
• * home living
• * social skills
• * community use
• * self-direction
• * health and safety
• * functional academics
• * leisure
• * work

Traditionally, MR has been classified into 5 categories:

•  * mild MR – IQ from (50-55) to 70
•  * moderate MR – IQ from (35-40) to (50-55)
• * severe MR – IQ from (20-25) to (35-40)
• * profound MR – IQ below (20-25)
• * MR, severity unspecified – this is diagnosed when there is a strong suspicion of MR, but the individual cannot be tested with standardized intelligence tests.

https://www.pediatrics.emory.edu/centers/pehsu/health/mental.html

Identification of Mental Retardation 

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0215/p1059.html

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/intellectual-disability-mental-retardation#1

What is the cause of mental retardation?

There are various known causes of mental retardation, including genetic disorders, maternal infections, psychosocial conditions, drug exposure, and environmental chemical exposure. The established risk factors for MR include: 

• Various genetic disorders (e.g. Down’s Syndrome, phenylketonuria)
• Certain maternal infections during pregnancy (e.g. rubella)
• Mother who abuses substances such as alcohol during pregnancy
• Certain psychosocial conditions (e.g. problems with caregiving, low socioeconomic status, low parental education)
• Maternal exposure to various drugs (e.g. thalidomide, valproic acid)
• Maternal exposure to environmental chemicals (discussed in detail later)

The expanding scientific knowledge base has led to a rejection of the simplistic debate over "organic" versus "environmental" causes of retardation. There is a growing recognition of the interactive contributions of nature and nurture to the development of all children.

Education of the Mentally Impaired

10th October (every year) World Mental Health Day

https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2019/10/10/default-calendar/world-mental-health-day-2019-focus-on-suicide-prevention

India (Rehabilitation Council of India)
http://niepid.nic.in/
http://niepmd.tn.nic.in/

WHO (Education)
https://www.who.int/hrh/education/en/

https://www.who.int/emergencies/publications-resources/training/en/

https://www.who.int/emergencies/publications-resources/training/courses/en/

http://vikaspedia.in/education/parents-corner/guidelines-for-parents-of-children-with-disabilities/types-of-disabilities#section-9

THE INTELLECTUAL DISABLED (MENTALLY IMPAIRED) IN THE INCLUSIVE TYPE OF EDUCATION: PROBLEMS AND IMPLICATIONS
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ejc/article/viewFile/60863/49073

Education (USA)
https://www.mhanational.org/education

Education for Children With Special Needs

http://www.ncert.nic.in/new_ncert/ncert/rightside/links/pdf/focus_group/special_ed_final1.pdf

http://vikaspedia.in/education/parents-corner/guidelines-for-parents-of-children-with-disabilities/education-for-children-with-special-needs


Additional Information 
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
https://slideplayer.com/slide/9566425/

A-Z of Special Educational Needs/Special Education
https://hamsareddy.blogspot.com/2019/03/research-methodology-in-field-of.html

School Education of Children with Special Needs in India
https://impart.snehadhara.org/wp-content/uploads/Policies/National_Policy_for_Persons_with_Disabilities.pdf

Education of Children with Special Needs (NCERT)
http://www.ncert.nic.in/new_ncert/ncert/rightside/links/pdf/focus_group/special_ed_final1.pdf

Teacher Training Courses on Special Educational Needs (SEN)
https://www.senteacherstraining.com/

Inclusive Education in India: A Developmental Milestone from Segregation to Inclusion
https://www.sryahwapublications.com/journal-of-educational-system/pdf/v1-i1/6.pdf

SEN Policy 2017-18 (India International School)
http://iisjaipur.org/International_Wing/policies/SEN%20Policy%20.pdf