1Faculty of Special Education, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
American Journal of Educational Research.
2021,
Vol. 9 No. 4, 229-234
DOI: 10.12691/education-9-4-12
Copyright © 2021 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: Nguyen Thi Tham, Do Thi Thao. The Current Situation of Children with Visual Impairment and Multiple Disabilities in Some Special Education Centers in Vietnam.
American Journal of Educational Research. 2021; 9(4):229-234. doi: 10.12691/education-9-4-12.
Correspondence to: Nguyen Thi Tham, Faculty of Special Education, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam. Email:
thamnguyencwd@gmail.comAbstract
According to many studies around the world, the number of children with visual impairment and multiple disabilities accounts for a large proportion of the total number of visually impaired children (including children who are blind and have low vision). This article was researched on 206 visually impaired children aged 3-11 years studying at special educational centers of eight provinces in Vietnam such as: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Lat, Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Da Nang, Dong Nai, Lam Dong. The results showed that the percentage of visually impaired children accounted for 52.5% of the total number of visually impaired children. The degree of other disabilities associated with visual impairment is also different, mainly developmental disorders (visual impairment with autism spectrum disorder accounts for 49.5%, visual impairment with intellectual disability accounts for 24.75%). Children with visual impairment and hearing loss (deaf and blind) accounted for the lowest rate of 3.7%. Identifying exactly multiple disabilities that will help teachers and parents build individual educational plan suit of the child’s needs and abilities.
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