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Spotlight on Schools
Mainstreaming Autism
Paul Brandon School Principal, New Horizon School
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Positive Leading for Positive Learning 22nd October 2017
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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British Council Principals’ Forum