Special education today in Thailand

Copyright © 2014 by Emerald Group Publishing Limited. 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 lis...

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Main Authors: Kullaya Kosuwan, Yuwadee Viriyangkura, Mark E. Swerdlik
Format: Book Series
Published: 2018
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http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/45748
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Institution: Chiang Mai University
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Summary:Copyright © 2014 by Emerald Group Publishing Limited. 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.