J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):5-6
J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):7-18
This paper is about a comparative analysis of flexibility among students with three levels of visual impairments in special schools in Cross River State. It is mandatory for visually impaired students to be assessed before being given adequate training on to participate in flexibility activities. The term visual impairment and flexibility were explained as well as the literature review on flexibility and students with visual impairments. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive survey design. The study area was Cross River State. The entire population of the visually impaired students in all the schools of the study was 72. The sampling...
J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):29-42
Focused on supporting systems for preschool inclusion of children with ASD, the research is aimed at exploring the collaboration between different support providers within the supporting systems. The researcher adopted a qualitative paradigm, and collected data through interview and observation. Grounded theory approach was applied to analyze the qualitative data, and to develop theories that can further interpret the reality and offer new insights into the practice of collaboration. The interaction between different support providers forms a network within the support systems. The collaboration between support providers varies in term of ways of communication,...
J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):43-52
Aim of the contribution is to describe speech and language assessment and therapy of patient Jiří after removal of tumor in corpus callosum using a case study. Split-brain syndrome, cognitive impairment and acalculia occurred after tumor removal. Acalculia is an acquired disorder of processing and calculations skills following cerebral damage. Split-brain syndrome occurs in patients with damage to corpus callosum. Cognitive functions were assessed by an MoCA test and Addenbrook cognitive test, calculation was diagnosed by self-constructed test. After 1 month of therapy Jiří was retested using the same tests. Cognitive functions and calculation skills...
J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):61-70
The article provides insight into the procedural aspect and the theoretical framework of investigating the factors which influence the educability and school success/failure rate amongst children in a research project of the Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc. The article focuses on the structure and dynamics of partial functions of auditory skills in children during their last year at nursery school and their first two years of school attendance.
J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):71-83
The objective of the paper is to examine the use of sandplay therapy and work with symbols in treating clients with disrupted communication ability. A possible therapeutic benefit is shown on two case studies: 30-year-old woman after a car accident involving extensive craniocerebral trauma and consequential memory loss, treated by a speech-language therapist for anomic aphasia and acalculia. The second case involves a 47-year-old woman with mild anomic aphasia and dysarthria. At the beginning of therapy, both clients had difficulty identifying their own feelings, concerns and wishes. The benefit of sandplay and work with symbols lies primarily in the...
J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):85-100
The paper deals with children's adaptation to the school environment in the context of the impact of teaching assistants and school club lecturers from the perspective of headteachers and employees of selected schools in the Olomouc Region. The research was carried out under the following project: 'Inclusive education for the Olomouc Region' (Ref. No. CZ.02.3.61/0.0/0.0/15_007/0000183) a part of which focused on children's adaptation to the school environment. The first section presents the theoretical information concerning adaptation, inclusive education, and the position of the teaching assistant; the second section focuses on the methodological...
J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):19-28
This study reviewed the role of team members in developing individualized education program (IEP) for persons with special needs. In other to accomplish the objective of IEP, the researchers discussed the meaning of Individualized Education Programme (IEP) as a legally binding document provided by the Federal Law, for children with special needs. And listed what the committee should do to develop IEPs that are linked to standards. The paper discussed importance and functions of IEP as well as the components of IEP. Also, highlighted the role of students (learners), teachers, parents and other professionals as members of IEP assisting students with...
J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):53-60
According to the statistics of the World Health Organization in March 2015, 328 million adults and 32 million children have hearing impairment. Early diagnosis and early special education intervention affect the quality of life of the child and their family. A big part of hearing defects can be detected a few days after birth by new-born hearing screening, which is done through examination of otoacoustic emissions. This examination should ideally establish hearing rescreening. Our study confirmed that in some individual cases, test results using BERA or SSEP indicate a significant difference between the measured values and actual hearing status. According...
J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):101-104
KELMAN, I. & STOUGH, L. M. (2015)
J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):105-107
Naranjo, Claudio. (2015) Cosas que vengo diciendo. Barcelona, Spain
