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Elmer Albaladejo
Speaker Course Facilitator
A. Special Education
In short SpeEd, is an individually planned and systematically implemented and carefully
evaluated instruction to help exceptional children achieve the greatest possible personal self-
sufficiency and success in present and future environments.
1. Disable Person – are those suffering from restriction or different disabilities as a result
of a mental, physical or sensory impairment to perform an activity in the manner or
within the range considered normal for a human being.
2. Individualized Education Program – commonly called an IEP, is a legal document,
collaboratively prepared by the special education team of professionals.
3. Mainstreaming – or Least Restrictive Environment to the maximum extent for the child
to participate with non-disabled peers in conjunction with the general education
curriculum.
6. Sheltered Employment – the provision of productive work for disabled persons through
workshops providing special facilities.
8. Zero Defect – specifying that all children, regardless of ability, are guaranteed a free
and appropriate public education.
Types of Disabilities.
Classification:
1. Mild (50-55 to 70 IQ) – can learn basic academics
2. Moderate (35-40 to 50-55 IQ) – can learn self-help
3. Severe (20-25 to 35-40 IQ) – can learn self-help but under supervision.
Impairments:
1. Cerebral Palsy – paralysis of the brain involving muscle control, posture and
movement that is not progressive.
2. Hearing – a permanent or temporary disability in listening.
3. Visual – blindness is referred as having low or no vision.
4. Aphasia or Apraxia – expressive speech disorder or any language
impairments.
References:
Bauzon, P.T. (2001) Foundations of Curriculum Development and Management, National
Bookstore, Manila
Corpuz, B.H., Salandanan G.G. (2007) Principles of Teaching I, Lorimar Publishing Inc.
Quexon City.
Davis, W.E. (1986) Special Education, (Terms Laws Assessment Procedures Organization), 2nd
Edition, Allyn and Bacon Inc. Boston.