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ERIC Number: EJ1218646
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1555-6913
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Early Childhood Interventions for Children with Disabilities in Botswana: Policy and Practice
Malatsi, Nelly; Mpuang, Kerileng; Mukhopadhyay, Sourav
Journal of the International Association of Special Education, v16 n1 p68-76 Spr 2015
The early years constitute a formative stage in child development and family life, and as such warrant special attention and services. The aim of the study was two-fold; a) to critically analyze available education policies in Botswana addressing early childhood interventions for children with disabilities; b) to investigate the views of government officials and those from Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), on early childhood intervention policies and practices. Using a qualitative approach, nine policy-makers and ten program coordinators from NGOs were interviewed. The findings revealed that early childhood intervention services in Botswana are limited and unevenly distributed. Lack of coordination among service providers made the early intervention ineffective. It is recommended that the existing Early Childhood Education and Care policy should incorporate guidelines on early childhood intervention for children who are at risk or have developmental disabilities.
International Association of Special Education. c/o College of Education, Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 5774, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5774. Tel: 928-523-8979; Fax: 928-523-1929; Web site: http://www.iase.org/publications.htm
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Botswana
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