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Special Education Today in Thailand

Special Education International Perspectives: Practices Across the Globe

ISBN: 978-1-78441-096-4

Publication date: 16 September 2014

Abstract

The field of special education in Thailand is still in its infancy. This chapter provides a retrospect on special education in Thailand reflecting societal attitudes toward people with disabilities from the past to present. It also provides a list of factors impacting this population and members of the community who are involved with their lives. Special education law, definitions of various disability categories, types of educational settings, as well as issues and challenges in the field are discussed. A critical analysis of special education teacher preparation is also provided. Finally, recommendations and conclusions are offered.

Citation

Kosuwan, K., Viriyangkura, Y. and Swerdlik, M.E. (2014), "Special Education Today in Thailand", Special Education International Perspectives: Practices Across the Globe (Advances in Special Education, Vol. 28), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 689-721. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0270-401320140000028027

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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