BANGKOK: A fire at a house in Bangkok’s Thung Khru district on Friday (Oct 4) evening shocked people after officials confirmed 11 casualties – all cats.
More funding for facilities, teacher training and resources tops the wish list for an inclusive future
“It’s crucial to provide these students with spacious and conducive environments where they can learn comfortably. And a total of 19,607 teachers are designated to conduct the three special education programmes provided by the ministry: special education schools, the Special Education Integrated Programme , and the Inclusive Education Programme .
Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia chairman Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim said improvements need to be implemented faster.“There is still a lack of manpower in terms of PPKI teachers and assistant teachers. Many schools still do not have both. She urged the Health Ministry and the Education Ministry to collaborate and assign speech and occupational therapists to PPKI schools for better impact and effect.Noor Azimah also recommended that a larger allocation be provided for students pursuing pre-vocational or vocational training, particularly for those with medium- to low-functioning autism spectrum disorder , who require greater support in the form of chaperones, guidance and supervision.
“Educators must be equipped with the skills and knowledge to teach special needs students effectively, using inclusive teaching methods and assistive technologies to support diverse learning needs,” she said. Pointing out that Nasom – the only national body for autism – delivers various programmes such as early intervention programmes, vocational programmes, screening and diagnosis, he urged the government to recognise its services and offer tax relief or exemptions for parents who send their children to the non-profit organisation.
He noted that the challenges around setting up new centres are mainly related to securing premises to operate, “as we are bound by strict Welfare Department criteria”. “The government should develop at least a five-year plan on how to implement this system, with budget allocations made annually,” she said.
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