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Research paper thumbnail of Initial Challenges and Opportunities for the Parents of Children Born with ERB's Palsy in Rural and Urban Areas of Punjab, Pakistan

Pakistan languages and humanities review, Sep 29, 2023

This study investigates the unique challenges and opportunities faced by parents of children born... more This study investigates the unique challenges and opportunities faced by parents of children born with Erb's Palsy in rural and urban areas of Punjab, Pakistan. Erb's Palsy, characterized by arm paralysis due to a birth-related brachial plexus injury, poses multifaceted challenges affecting physical, emotional, and socioeconomic aspects of afflicted families. Through quantitative research involving 200 parents surveyed via structured questionnaires, the study reveals disparities between rural and urban parents in terms of knowledge levels, initial difficulties encountered, and coping strategies. Urban parents tend to possess higher awareness and employ more effective coping methods compared to their rural counterparts who face greater initial challenges. Education plays a pivotal role, with a positive link between higher education levels and increased awareness. These findings underscore the importance of targeted awareness campaigns, improved healthcare accessibility, and strengthened support systems to enhance the wellbeing and prospects of Erb's Palsy-affected families in Punjab, Pakistan. Implementing these recommendations can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for these children, improving their chances of leading fulfilling lives.

Research paper thumbnail of Liking and Disliking Factors about going to School perceived by the Parents of Children with Special needs enrolled in Special Schools of Lahore City

Annals of Human and Social Sciences

Online education has been turned into an effective opportunity for students, especially after COV... more Online education has been turned into an effective opportunity for students, especially after COVID-19. This paper aimed to investigate the liking and disliking factors of school-going children with special perceived by their parents and to compare the liking and disliking of school-going special needs children. The quantitative research approach was applied by the researchers to complete the study. 40 parents of school-going children with special needs residents of Lahore city were selected as a sample by using a stratified sampling technique for this research. One close-ended self-constructed reliable questionnaire (Cronbach Alpha=.84) was used by the researchers. The results found liking to do activities in the school more than disliking (liking score= 83.7500 and disliking score=52.5500). There is no significant difference in parental views based on their gender about the liking (t=.388, df=38 and p=.700) and disliking factors (t=.788, df=38, and p=.436) and there are no significant differences in the liking and disliking of students with special needs based on their disabilities about going to school. Researchers recommended that reinforcement should be given to the special needs students to maintain their likeness for attending school.

Research paper thumbnail of Differences between the Sensory and Behavioral Problems of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder before and after Pandemic Condition of Covid-19: Fathers’ Perspective

Journal of Development and Social Sciences

Autism is a severe disability, and it is one of the pervasive developmental disorders that have m... more Autism is a severe disability, and it is one of the pervasive developmental disorders that have many mysterious signs, yet it remains the least understandable but has lifelong effects on the individual. The major objectives of the study were to know the occurrence of sensory and behavioral problems before and after COVID-19 perceived by fathers, 2) know the differences based on the locality of the respondents. The type of research was quantitative. 50 fathers residents of rural and urban areas were selected as a sample of the study by using purposive sampling technique from Lahore and Faisalabad. Researchers have developed a Likert-type questionnaire consisting of two domains, sensory and behavioral domains. Each domain consisted of 22 questions to elicit the responses from the sample. Researchers used the same instrument for knowing before and after covid-19 sensory and behavioral problems of children with autism spectrum disorder, after the pandemic condition of covid-19. The collected data revealed that Sensory problems after COVID-19 (x ¯ 92.060) are higher than the mean of Sensory problems before COVID-19(x ¯ 64.74). The behavior problems after COVID-19 (x ¯ 83.1800) is higher than the behavior problems before COVID-19(x ¯ 57.880). There is a rise in the severity of the problem after COVID-19.

Research paper thumbnail of Proposed Economic Empowerment Plan based on Needs Identified by the Teachers and Parents of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Studying in Punjab Province

Journal of Development and Social Sciences

People with disabilities experience multiple forms of discrimination and, as a result, are less l... more People with disabilities experience multiple forms of discrimination and, as a result, are less likely to access productive and decent work than people without disabilities. They are more likely to work for low wages, informally and precariously. Multiple intersecting factors restrict the economic empowerment of people with disabilities, including inadequate laws and policies, discriminatory social norms, and unequal access to resources, information, and networks. This study was conducted to explore the economic empowerment needs and opportunities for individuals with IDD to enable them for independently living. A convenient sampling technique was applied for data collection, and data was obtained from 200 special education teachers and 100 parents of IDD children from different cities of Punjab. Two survey questionnaires were developed on the Likert-five-point scale for parents and teachers. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistical tools in SPSS. This study revealed that no schools practically are involved in any community-based rehabilitation initiatives. These young people have difficulty obtaining jobs in the area since it is unfavorable to them. These young people are not receiving any assistance from their environment in becoming financially independent. They need strong policies and strategies for their independent living and economic empowerment from the government.

Research paper thumbnail of Effectiveness of Visual Lessons on YouTube during Lockdown in 2nd Wave of Covid -19 for Children with Intellectual Disabilities Studying in Child Welfare Center Perceived by their Parents

Journal of Development and Social Sciences

Due to COVID-19, all academic activities have been moved online and schools have been suspended i... more Due to COVID-19, all academic activities have been moved online and schools have been suspended in 189 nations from April 2020. The current research aimed to determine the effectiveness of visual lessons on YouTube during lockdown 2nd wave of COVID-19 for children with intellectual disabilities studying in child welfare center as perceived by their parents. The population of this study consisted of parents of all children with IDD from the Child Welfare Center Punjab University Lahore. The sample size was 30 parents. A selfdeveloped validated questionnaire formulated on the Likert type scale was administered. Data was impersonally collected after getting permission of school principal. According to the study the effectiveness of video lessons has been experienced by all children with IDD regardless of their age. All mothers and fathers with different qualifications are in favor of video lessons. Results showed that cognitive skills (mean=29.00) are more developed as compared to practical and behavioral skills in response to YouTube visual lessons. We recommend that several kinds of teaching methods and more interactive videos should be used so that children with intellectual disabilities do not get bored.

Research paper thumbnail of Stakeholders’ Views and Predictions about the Impact of School Closure due to Covid-19 on Physical and Mental Health of Students With Physical Impairments Studying in Special Education Institution of Lahore

Journal of Development and Social Sciences

Schools being suspended in 189 countries since April 2020, the entire education system had shifte... more Schools being suspended in 189 countries since April 2020, the entire education system had shifted online due to COVID-19. The study aimed to describe impact of school closure on physical and mental health of students with physical impairment during lockdown perceived by the stakeholders. The quantitative research design with survey method was used. The researchers have selected 100 parents, 30 psychologists, 30 physiotherapists, and 30 teachers of students with physical impairment in Lahore randomly. Four close ended selfmade questionnaires were used. Study reveals that there are no significance differences in the perceptions of respondents about impact of school closure on mental and physical health of children with physical impairments based on their demographic characteristics. The prediction is supported (df=188and P=.013) that there is an impact of school closure on physical health of children with physical impairments. We recommended that Live tutorialbased exercise and diet and plan should be managed for students.

Research paper thumbnail of Assimilation and Contentment of General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers with The Implementation of Single National Curriculum: A Correlational Study of the Punjab Province, Pakistan

PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW

The present study concentrated on inspecting the relationship of assimilation and contentment of ... more The present study concentrated on inspecting the relationship of assimilation and contentment of general education teachers (GETs) and special education teachers (SETs) with the implementation of single national curriculum (SNC). The main concern of the present study was to explore the effect of age on assimilation and contentment amidst GETs and SETs. Selfdeveloped research instrument was used to measure the phenomenon of assimilation and contentment. Cronbach alpha value was estimated 0.81 and viewed as adequate for the present research. The sample size was comprised of (N=290) GETs and SETs, males and females. GETs (n=145) and SETs (n=145) picked-out from different cities of Punjab, Pakistan. Pearson Product Moment Correlation and t-test were employed to test the hypotheses. The obtained results indicated a significant positive correlation (r= .81, significant at p 0.01) in assimilation and contentment. Later, the researchers made recommendations at the end.

Research paper thumbnail of Equity and Equality of Inclusive Education for Third Gender in Pakistan: A Case study of Klinefelter Syndrome (gender disorder)

JOURNAL OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, Dec 17, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Pedagogy for Sustainable Educational Development of Students with Special Needs: Teacher's Perspective

Pakistan Social Sciences Review, Dec 31, 2019

Training, learning, and practical experiences are included in sustainable education in formal and... more Training, learning, and practical experiences are included in sustainable education in formal and informal settings, increasing the community involvement and personal development of students with special needs. The fourth goal of sustainable development clearly described the surety of quality of education for all. Priority is not only given to the normal students but also included students with special needs. With suitable pedagogy for sustainable educational development, every aspect of students' lives with special needs can be promoted. This study aimed to identify the important components for sustainable educational development for students with special needs. A self-developed questionnaire comprised 20 statements was used to collect the data against the Likert scale (Cronbach Alpha .87). Fifty teachers of special education were selected as a sample to collect the data. Data were analyzed through SPSS using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The study concluded that according to the perceptions and responses of teachers' poverty reduction, appropriateness of curriculum, active participation of the special students, least restrictive environment, and special students in general setup are the necessary components for the educational sustainable development. It was recommended that teachers should adapt the curriculum and pedagogies to meet the specific learning needs of students with special needs.

Research paper thumbnail of Inclusive Education in South Asia

Research paper thumbnail of Differential Achievements of Students with Autism in Reading, Writing and Numeracy

The present study was conducted to know the current levels of performance of children with autism... more The present study was conducted to know the current levels of performance of children with autism in functional academics reading, writing and numeracy skills. The type of the research was descriptive. Population of the study included the teachers of children with autism. In this study, the convenient sampling technique was used to select sample of 35 teachers from different special schools of two major cities of Pakistan i.e., Lahore and Islamabad. Self-made questionnaire was used as an instrument for the purpose of data collection. It consisted of 46 items based on reading, writing and numeric skills. The teachers were required to respond on two point scale i.e. No = 0, Yes = 1. The reliability of the instrument was .989. Major findings are: children with autism can match alphabets with correct picture and word, children with autism can write A-Z and can count number from 1-10. Mean of reading skill was higher than writing and numeric skills.

Research paper thumbnail of Identification of oromotor impairments perceived by parents related to feeding difficulties in children with cerebral palsy

International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 2014

One hundred and twenty two parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) were participated in the ... more One hundred and twenty two parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) were participated in the study. The average age of children with CP in this study was 9.4 years with a range of 3–15 years. Majority of the children were male, representing a male to female ratio of nearly 3:1. Feeding problems observed in participants included sucking and swallowing problems, inability to self-feed, inadequate feeding skills, regurgitation, coughing and choking during feeding, recurrent chest infections, oral motor dysfunction, vomiting, cry/extensor dystonia during feeding, drooling, hypertonic tongue and inadequate tongue lateralization. Feeding problems were present in all sampled children. Prevalence of feeding problems was high in this study in contrast to another report which may be attributed to poor developmental age of our cases.In spite of environmental circumstances, cultural barriers and level of priority given to feeding, careers of a disabled child living in Pakistan, who have min...

Research paper thumbnail of Implications of Un Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2007 for Education Policy in Pakistan

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions of School Administrators about Facilities Available in Schools for Children with Autism in Pakistan

This study was designed to know the perceptions of school administrators about the available serv... more This study was designed to know the perceptions of school administrators about the available services for their children with autism in private and government special schools of Pakistan. Nineteen (19) school administrators were interviewed from six major cities of Pakistan including Karachi, Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Quetta, and Lahore. Perception of school administrators was recorded with the help of selfmade structured questionnaire. The results of the study reveal that different diagnostic and therapeutic services are available for children with autism in Pakistan. On the other side; professionally qualified trained teachers, accessible buildings, pick and drop facilities for children are their major problems.

Research paper thumbnail of A Road Map for the Access and Inclusion in Education for Persons with Klinefelter Syndrome (Gender Disorder)

Pakistan Social Sciences Review, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges Faced by Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities studying in Government and Private Schools during Lockdown Due to COVID-19 in Lahore

Pakistan Social Sciences Review, 2020

The present study was conducted find out the challenges faced by parents of children with intelle... more The present study was conducted find out the challenges faced by parents of children with intellectual disabilities due to lockdown during COVID-19 across Lahore, Pakistan. It was included a sample of 67 parents (59 = mothers and eight = fathers). Parents of children with intellectual disabilities living inLahore were the population of the study. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select the sample of the course. The researchers used a self-developed questionnaire, including six perspectives related to challenges faced by parents of children with intellectual disabilities during lockdown due to COVID-19 in Punjab. Researchers have applied descriptive and non-parametric analysis procedures through the SPSS.Mean value (30.2090) of Medical perspectives of parental challenges and mean value(22.8209) of Professional needs-based parental challenges of children with intellectual disabilities revealed that to a great extent, parents of both government and privateschools are facing severe difficulties in arranging supplementary aids related to the medical and professional services for children in Punjab during lockdown due to COVID-19.It is concluded that there was no association between parental education and facing challenges,and parentsof bothgovernment and privateschools were facing almost the same kind of challenges.

Research paper thumbnail of A Study About Attitude Of Parents Towards Participation Of Females In Sports

Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, 2020

The history of sports is generally one of the masculine domination. That’s why women in sports ha... more The history of sports is generally one of the masculine domination. That’s why women in sports have been a topic completely ignored by most scholars in Pakistan. The paramount purpose of this study was to find out the attitude of parents which are having influence on the female participation in sports so that a realistic standard programme for their increased participation in sports is assured. The findings of the study suggested that the parental attitude was having a significant influence in moving female participation in sports.

Research paper thumbnail of Development and validation of Teaching Learning Resource Package for Children with Autism

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions of Speech Language Therapists about Integration of Technology into Speech and Language Therapy of Children with Mental Retardation

The purpose of this investigation was to find out types of technologies being used in institution... more The purpose of this investigation was to find out types of technologies being used in institutions working for children with mental retardation and explore perceptions of speech language therapists about the integration of technology into speech and language therapy of children with mental retardation. The population of study included all speech therapists working in seventeen institutions for children with mental retardation at Lahore, Pakistan. The sample of study comprised 20 speech therapists. A validated questionnaire (Cronbach Alpha 0.85) consisting of two parts, one about different types of technologies being used in different institutions and second part including 13 questions about the integration of technology was developed by the researchers. The respondents were required to respond on two point criteria (Yes and No).The collected data were analyzed and tabulated by using descriptive statistical techniques. The results indicated that communication books and computer soft wares were technologies largely integrated into speech and language therapy of children with mental retardation. It was also investigated that majority of speech language therapists were of the view that integration of technology proved helpful in developing speech and language of children with mental retardation.

Research paper thumbnail of Pre- and Post Tests Results of Teaching Learning Resource Package Applied on Children with Autism

IAMURE International Journal of Social Sciences, 2012

Autism is an extensively multifaceted clutter. The core deficits in the areas of communication, s... more Autism is an extensively multifaceted clutter. The core deficits in the areas of communication, social behavior, and excessive repetitive behavior could incline children with autism spectrum disorders to present problem behavior. Children with autism are misdiagnosed in Pakistan and majorities are placed in schools for children with mental retardation. Special education teachers are not fully trained to teach children with autism according to their needs. The objectives of the study were to develop language and social skills of children with autism in Pakistan and to measure the efficacy of Teaching Learning Resource (TLR) for children with Autism in Pakistan. Researchers have developed a TLR package which focused on visual based learning and applied with Pre –Post design (ABA) to determine the effectiveness of its usability. Researchers have selected two groups (experimental group N=5, control group N=5). Only the experimental group took three months (15 hours per week) training. T...

Research paper thumbnail of Initial Challenges and Opportunities for the Parents of Children Born with ERB's Palsy in Rural and Urban Areas of Punjab, Pakistan

Pakistan languages and humanities review, Sep 29, 2023

This study investigates the unique challenges and opportunities faced by parents of children born... more This study investigates the unique challenges and opportunities faced by parents of children born with Erb's Palsy in rural and urban areas of Punjab, Pakistan. Erb's Palsy, characterized by arm paralysis due to a birth-related brachial plexus injury, poses multifaceted challenges affecting physical, emotional, and socioeconomic aspects of afflicted families. Through quantitative research involving 200 parents surveyed via structured questionnaires, the study reveals disparities between rural and urban parents in terms of knowledge levels, initial difficulties encountered, and coping strategies. Urban parents tend to possess higher awareness and employ more effective coping methods compared to their rural counterparts who face greater initial challenges. Education plays a pivotal role, with a positive link between higher education levels and increased awareness. These findings underscore the importance of targeted awareness campaigns, improved healthcare accessibility, and strengthened support systems to enhance the wellbeing and prospects of Erb's Palsy-affected families in Punjab, Pakistan. Implementing these recommendations can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for these children, improving their chances of leading fulfilling lives.

Research paper thumbnail of Liking and Disliking Factors about going to School perceived by the Parents of Children with Special needs enrolled in Special Schools of Lahore City

Annals of Human and Social Sciences

Online education has been turned into an effective opportunity for students, especially after COV... more Online education has been turned into an effective opportunity for students, especially after COVID-19. This paper aimed to investigate the liking and disliking factors of school-going children with special perceived by their parents and to compare the liking and disliking of school-going special needs children. The quantitative research approach was applied by the researchers to complete the study. 40 parents of school-going children with special needs residents of Lahore city were selected as a sample by using a stratified sampling technique for this research. One close-ended self-constructed reliable questionnaire (Cronbach Alpha=.84) was used by the researchers. The results found liking to do activities in the school more than disliking (liking score= 83.7500 and disliking score=52.5500). There is no significant difference in parental views based on their gender about the liking (t=.388, df=38 and p=.700) and disliking factors (t=.788, df=38, and p=.436) and there are no significant differences in the liking and disliking of students with special needs based on their disabilities about going to school. Researchers recommended that reinforcement should be given to the special needs students to maintain their likeness for attending school.

Research paper thumbnail of Differences between the Sensory and Behavioral Problems of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder before and after Pandemic Condition of Covid-19: Fathers’ Perspective

Journal of Development and Social Sciences

Autism is a severe disability, and it is one of the pervasive developmental disorders that have m... more Autism is a severe disability, and it is one of the pervasive developmental disorders that have many mysterious signs, yet it remains the least understandable but has lifelong effects on the individual. The major objectives of the study were to know the occurrence of sensory and behavioral problems before and after COVID-19 perceived by fathers, 2) know the differences based on the locality of the respondents. The type of research was quantitative. 50 fathers residents of rural and urban areas were selected as a sample of the study by using purposive sampling technique from Lahore and Faisalabad. Researchers have developed a Likert-type questionnaire consisting of two domains, sensory and behavioral domains. Each domain consisted of 22 questions to elicit the responses from the sample. Researchers used the same instrument for knowing before and after covid-19 sensory and behavioral problems of children with autism spectrum disorder, after the pandemic condition of covid-19. The collected data revealed that Sensory problems after COVID-19 (x ¯ 92.060) are higher than the mean of Sensory problems before COVID-19(x ¯ 64.74). The behavior problems after COVID-19 (x ¯ 83.1800) is higher than the behavior problems before COVID-19(x ¯ 57.880). There is a rise in the severity of the problem after COVID-19.

Research paper thumbnail of Proposed Economic Empowerment Plan based on Needs Identified by the Teachers and Parents of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Studying in Punjab Province

Journal of Development and Social Sciences

People with disabilities experience multiple forms of discrimination and, as a result, are less l... more People with disabilities experience multiple forms of discrimination and, as a result, are less likely to access productive and decent work than people without disabilities. They are more likely to work for low wages, informally and precariously. Multiple intersecting factors restrict the economic empowerment of people with disabilities, including inadequate laws and policies, discriminatory social norms, and unequal access to resources, information, and networks. This study was conducted to explore the economic empowerment needs and opportunities for individuals with IDD to enable them for independently living. A convenient sampling technique was applied for data collection, and data was obtained from 200 special education teachers and 100 parents of IDD children from different cities of Punjab. Two survey questionnaires were developed on the Likert-five-point scale for parents and teachers. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistical tools in SPSS. This study revealed that no schools practically are involved in any community-based rehabilitation initiatives. These young people have difficulty obtaining jobs in the area since it is unfavorable to them. These young people are not receiving any assistance from their environment in becoming financially independent. They need strong policies and strategies for their independent living and economic empowerment from the government.

Research paper thumbnail of Effectiveness of Visual Lessons on YouTube during Lockdown in 2nd Wave of Covid -19 for Children with Intellectual Disabilities Studying in Child Welfare Center Perceived by their Parents

Journal of Development and Social Sciences

Due to COVID-19, all academic activities have been moved online and schools have been suspended i... more Due to COVID-19, all academic activities have been moved online and schools have been suspended in 189 nations from April 2020. The current research aimed to determine the effectiveness of visual lessons on YouTube during lockdown 2nd wave of COVID-19 for children with intellectual disabilities studying in child welfare center as perceived by their parents. The population of this study consisted of parents of all children with IDD from the Child Welfare Center Punjab University Lahore. The sample size was 30 parents. A selfdeveloped validated questionnaire formulated on the Likert type scale was administered. Data was impersonally collected after getting permission of school principal. According to the study the effectiveness of video lessons has been experienced by all children with IDD regardless of their age. All mothers and fathers with different qualifications are in favor of video lessons. Results showed that cognitive skills (mean=29.00) are more developed as compared to practical and behavioral skills in response to YouTube visual lessons. We recommend that several kinds of teaching methods and more interactive videos should be used so that children with intellectual disabilities do not get bored.

Research paper thumbnail of Stakeholders’ Views and Predictions about the Impact of School Closure due to Covid-19 on Physical and Mental Health of Students With Physical Impairments Studying in Special Education Institution of Lahore

Journal of Development and Social Sciences

Schools being suspended in 189 countries since April 2020, the entire education system had shifte... more Schools being suspended in 189 countries since April 2020, the entire education system had shifted online due to COVID-19. The study aimed to describe impact of school closure on physical and mental health of students with physical impairment during lockdown perceived by the stakeholders. The quantitative research design with survey method was used. The researchers have selected 100 parents, 30 psychologists, 30 physiotherapists, and 30 teachers of students with physical impairment in Lahore randomly. Four close ended selfmade questionnaires were used. Study reveals that there are no significance differences in the perceptions of respondents about impact of school closure on mental and physical health of children with physical impairments based on their demographic characteristics. The prediction is supported (df=188and P=.013) that there is an impact of school closure on physical health of children with physical impairments. We recommended that Live tutorialbased exercise and diet and plan should be managed for students.

Research paper thumbnail of Assimilation and Contentment of General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers with The Implementation of Single National Curriculum: A Correlational Study of the Punjab Province, Pakistan

PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW

The present study concentrated on inspecting the relationship of assimilation and contentment of ... more The present study concentrated on inspecting the relationship of assimilation and contentment of general education teachers (GETs) and special education teachers (SETs) with the implementation of single national curriculum (SNC). The main concern of the present study was to explore the effect of age on assimilation and contentment amidst GETs and SETs. Selfdeveloped research instrument was used to measure the phenomenon of assimilation and contentment. Cronbach alpha value was estimated 0.81 and viewed as adequate for the present research. The sample size was comprised of (N=290) GETs and SETs, males and females. GETs (n=145) and SETs (n=145) picked-out from different cities of Punjab, Pakistan. Pearson Product Moment Correlation and t-test were employed to test the hypotheses. The obtained results indicated a significant positive correlation (r= .81, significant at p 0.01) in assimilation and contentment. Later, the researchers made recommendations at the end.

Research paper thumbnail of Equity and Equality of Inclusive Education for Third Gender in Pakistan: A Case study of Klinefelter Syndrome (gender disorder)

JOURNAL OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, Dec 17, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Pedagogy for Sustainable Educational Development of Students with Special Needs: Teacher's Perspective

Pakistan Social Sciences Review, Dec 31, 2019

Training, learning, and practical experiences are included in sustainable education in formal and... more Training, learning, and practical experiences are included in sustainable education in formal and informal settings, increasing the community involvement and personal development of students with special needs. The fourth goal of sustainable development clearly described the surety of quality of education for all. Priority is not only given to the normal students but also included students with special needs. With suitable pedagogy for sustainable educational development, every aspect of students' lives with special needs can be promoted. This study aimed to identify the important components for sustainable educational development for students with special needs. A self-developed questionnaire comprised 20 statements was used to collect the data against the Likert scale (Cronbach Alpha .87). Fifty teachers of special education were selected as a sample to collect the data. Data were analyzed through SPSS using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The study concluded that according to the perceptions and responses of teachers' poverty reduction, appropriateness of curriculum, active participation of the special students, least restrictive environment, and special students in general setup are the necessary components for the educational sustainable development. It was recommended that teachers should adapt the curriculum and pedagogies to meet the specific learning needs of students with special needs.

Research paper thumbnail of Inclusive Education in South Asia

Research paper thumbnail of Differential Achievements of Students with Autism in Reading, Writing and Numeracy

The present study was conducted to know the current levels of performance of children with autism... more The present study was conducted to know the current levels of performance of children with autism in functional academics reading, writing and numeracy skills. The type of the research was descriptive. Population of the study included the teachers of children with autism. In this study, the convenient sampling technique was used to select sample of 35 teachers from different special schools of two major cities of Pakistan i.e., Lahore and Islamabad. Self-made questionnaire was used as an instrument for the purpose of data collection. It consisted of 46 items based on reading, writing and numeric skills. The teachers were required to respond on two point scale i.e. No = 0, Yes = 1. The reliability of the instrument was .989. Major findings are: children with autism can match alphabets with correct picture and word, children with autism can write A-Z and can count number from 1-10. Mean of reading skill was higher than writing and numeric skills.

Research paper thumbnail of Identification of oromotor impairments perceived by parents related to feeding difficulties in children with cerebral palsy

International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 2014

One hundred and twenty two parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) were participated in the ... more One hundred and twenty two parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) were participated in the study. The average age of children with CP in this study was 9.4 years with a range of 3–15 years. Majority of the children were male, representing a male to female ratio of nearly 3:1. Feeding problems observed in participants included sucking and swallowing problems, inability to self-feed, inadequate feeding skills, regurgitation, coughing and choking during feeding, recurrent chest infections, oral motor dysfunction, vomiting, cry/extensor dystonia during feeding, drooling, hypertonic tongue and inadequate tongue lateralization. Feeding problems were present in all sampled children. Prevalence of feeding problems was high in this study in contrast to another report which may be attributed to poor developmental age of our cases.In spite of environmental circumstances, cultural barriers and level of priority given to feeding, careers of a disabled child living in Pakistan, who have min...

Research paper thumbnail of Implications of Un Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2007 for Education Policy in Pakistan

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions of School Administrators about Facilities Available in Schools for Children with Autism in Pakistan

This study was designed to know the perceptions of school administrators about the available serv... more This study was designed to know the perceptions of school administrators about the available services for their children with autism in private and government special schools of Pakistan. Nineteen (19) school administrators were interviewed from six major cities of Pakistan including Karachi, Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Quetta, and Lahore. Perception of school administrators was recorded with the help of selfmade structured questionnaire. The results of the study reveal that different diagnostic and therapeutic services are available for children with autism in Pakistan. On the other side; professionally qualified trained teachers, accessible buildings, pick and drop facilities for children are their major problems.

Research paper thumbnail of A Road Map for the Access and Inclusion in Education for Persons with Klinefelter Syndrome (Gender Disorder)

Pakistan Social Sciences Review, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges Faced by Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities studying in Government and Private Schools during Lockdown Due to COVID-19 in Lahore

Pakistan Social Sciences Review, 2020

The present study was conducted find out the challenges faced by parents of children with intelle... more The present study was conducted find out the challenges faced by parents of children with intellectual disabilities due to lockdown during COVID-19 across Lahore, Pakistan. It was included a sample of 67 parents (59 = mothers and eight = fathers). Parents of children with intellectual disabilities living inLahore were the population of the study. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select the sample of the course. The researchers used a self-developed questionnaire, including six perspectives related to challenges faced by parents of children with intellectual disabilities during lockdown due to COVID-19 in Punjab. Researchers have applied descriptive and non-parametric analysis procedures through the SPSS.Mean value (30.2090) of Medical perspectives of parental challenges and mean value(22.8209) of Professional needs-based parental challenges of children with intellectual disabilities revealed that to a great extent, parents of both government and privateschools are facing severe difficulties in arranging supplementary aids related to the medical and professional services for children in Punjab during lockdown due to COVID-19.It is concluded that there was no association between parental education and facing challenges,and parentsof bothgovernment and privateschools were facing almost the same kind of challenges.

Research paper thumbnail of A Study About Attitude Of Parents Towards Participation Of Females In Sports

Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, 2020

The history of sports is generally one of the masculine domination. That’s why women in sports ha... more The history of sports is generally one of the masculine domination. That’s why women in sports have been a topic completely ignored by most scholars in Pakistan. The paramount purpose of this study was to find out the attitude of parents which are having influence on the female participation in sports so that a realistic standard programme for their increased participation in sports is assured. The findings of the study suggested that the parental attitude was having a significant influence in moving female participation in sports.

Research paper thumbnail of Development and validation of Teaching Learning Resource Package for Children with Autism

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions of Speech Language Therapists about Integration of Technology into Speech and Language Therapy of Children with Mental Retardation

The purpose of this investigation was to find out types of technologies being used in institution... more The purpose of this investigation was to find out types of technologies being used in institutions working for children with mental retardation and explore perceptions of speech language therapists about the integration of technology into speech and language therapy of children with mental retardation. The population of study included all speech therapists working in seventeen institutions for children with mental retardation at Lahore, Pakistan. The sample of study comprised 20 speech therapists. A validated questionnaire (Cronbach Alpha 0.85) consisting of two parts, one about different types of technologies being used in different institutions and second part including 13 questions about the integration of technology was developed by the researchers. The respondents were required to respond on two point criteria (Yes and No).The collected data were analyzed and tabulated by using descriptive statistical techniques. The results indicated that communication books and computer soft wares were technologies largely integrated into speech and language therapy of children with mental retardation. It was also investigated that majority of speech language therapists were of the view that integration of technology proved helpful in developing speech and language of children with mental retardation.

Research paper thumbnail of Pre- and Post Tests Results of Teaching Learning Resource Package Applied on Children with Autism

IAMURE International Journal of Social Sciences, 2012

Autism is an extensively multifaceted clutter. The core deficits in the areas of communication, s... more Autism is an extensively multifaceted clutter. The core deficits in the areas of communication, social behavior, and excessive repetitive behavior could incline children with autism spectrum disorders to present problem behavior. Children with autism are misdiagnosed in Pakistan and majorities are placed in schools for children with mental retardation. Special education teachers are not fully trained to teach children with autism according to their needs. The objectives of the study were to develop language and social skills of children with autism in Pakistan and to measure the efficacy of Teaching Learning Resource (TLR) for children with Autism in Pakistan. Researchers have developed a TLR package which focused on visual based learning and applied with Pre –Post design (ABA) to determine the effectiveness of its usability. Researchers have selected two groups (experimental group N=5, control group N=5). Only the experimental group took three months (15 hours per week) training. T...