Impact of the Current Educational Services on Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Dubai, UAE
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Date
2013-01
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The British University in Dubai (BUiD)
Abstract
This research seeks to explore, examine and highlight the current availability and
appropriateness of educational provisions for learners with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its implications on
their learning and development. Learners with ASD as well as parents, special
educators, general class teachers, occupational, behavioural and speech therapists
participated in this mixed research method of study. Classroom observations,
interview-based questionnaires and documentary evidences have been capitalized
upon for rich insights into factors that influence and impact the educational
development of learners with ASD.
The study findings indicate a dearth of key elements for the set up of a
comprehensive and efficient education system that includes and caters to the
needs of such learners. This research highlights and confirms the need to plug the
gaping loopholes in educational provisions and empower learners with ASD to
cope better with their disability and society. Significant and interesting facets
relating to the needs and potentials of such learners have been observed and
participants’ viewpoints have been given a voice here. This research concludes
with a number of recommendations that can possibly enhance the learners’
potentials and eventually pave their way towards attaining a rightful place in
mainstream society.
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Keywords
autism, Special Educational Needs (SEN), inclusion, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), classroom observations, disability