Distribution of physically challenged students (Age 6-14 years) in Mathura District (India)
Physically challenged students (Age 6-14 years) in Mathura
Keywords:
Disable pupil, Elementary education, Handicapped students, Physically challenged child, Primary schools, Special educationAbstract
The present study was conducted to examine the distribution of disabled students between the age group 6-14 years in Mathura. 25 elementary schools from each urban and rural localities were selected randomly for the study. Students in the 6-14 year age group (n=1454) were interviewed/examined to diagnose the disability. Disabilities in male pupils were higher than that of females. Most of them had physical followed by locomotive, multiple, and speech & hearing disabilities, and mental retardation. Not all such pupils were requiring special education programs but some of them needed the same provisions.
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