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Spotlight on Schools

Mainstreaming Autism

Paul Brandon School Principal, New Horizon School

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Mainstreaming Children with Autism

Spotlight on Schools

Principals’ Forum

Hosted by the British Council October 22nd, 2017

OUR JOURNEY presented by

DEVELOPING

TOGETHER Supporting

Young Learners

with

Special Educational Needs

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Impaired verbal and non-verbal communication restricted social behavior

emotional detachment

It is estimated that 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism & Developmental Disabilities

Monitoring Network 2017/ USA)

AUTISM

Medical Definition

a neuro-behavioural disorder

Holistic Perspective

an overburdened sensory system

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• New Horizon International School was established in Cairo-Egypt. Our mission is to offer young learners an environment in which they can thrive through integrating learning & well-being

In 1992

• Children with Autism in Egypt were not offered places in schools nationwide.

Until 2007

• Children with challenges are protected by the Egyptian constitution. The Ministry of Education has formed a specialized committee to attend to the educational legislation pertaining to students with impairments. The head of the advisory board is one of our student’s parents.

Today

‘POSSIBILITY’ OF MAINSTREAMING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

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OUR STORY

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INCLUSIVENESS

INTEGRATION

INDEPENDENCE

HAND IN HAND ONE STEP AT A TIME

Raising awareness about Autism within the school

Student campaigns within the community

Support & training for school staff and shadow teachers

Mindful Parenting sessions

Minor changes within the school facility

Organizational alterations to facilitate social interaction and deliver education to children with Autism

Yoga & Mindfulness to develop understanding, acceptance and compassion

FROM A CHILD’S PERSPECTIVE

YESTERDAY

detached from community life with little chance to receive education

TODAY we grow together, nourished with love

in the light of acceptance TOMORROW

happiness and living life fully is readily available to us all

THE REALITY OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

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Our sincere gratitude to our students, staff and parents for their dedication.

A special thank you to the British Council in Egypt

for supporting and encouraging

excellence in education.

“may we always remember our humanity”

Thank You

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