A case study of Chiunda an intellectually disabled child at Bauleni Community School
- Author Penda Annie
- DOI
- Country : Zambia
- Subject : Special Education
Keywords : Intellectual disability, Intellectual Quotient (IQ), Special needs, Strengths, Limitations and Special Education
Abstract
This manuscript was a study carried out at Bauleni Community School. The study aimed at promoting the aspect that “children with intellectual disabilities need to live quality lives just like any other children”. One of the objectives of the study which was administered was to establish the special needs or weak areas and strengths of Chiunda a 9 year old girl with mild intellectual disability (IQ 55). The second objective of this study was to bring to light the limitations the child encountered in these settings; the school, community and domestic. The instrument for data collection was the informal observation checklist, document study and interview schedule. Data was analyzed manually. The finding of the study were that she was able to care for her daily needs with limited assistance, made friends with others though not of her age, acquired academic skills though at a slow pace. He however was limited in the area of communication and social skills. The limitations encountered affected her expected functioning at standard level in school, community and domestic settings. In conclusion, in limitation the child needed to be given relevant support services, being accepted, cared for and understood from home, school and community.
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