RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Ejue, James Bassey
A1 Orim, Orim Samuel
T1 Neurological assessment and education of learners with specific learning disabilities in Nigeria
JF e-Pedagogium
YR 2018
VO 18
IS 4
SP 99
OP 106
DO 10.5507/epd.2018.049
UL https://e-pedagogium.upol.cz/en/artkey/epd-201804-0010.php
AB This study investigated the relationship between neurological assessment and education of learners with specific learning disabilities with particular focus on placement options and the design of instructional programme. Survey design and quantitative approach was used, 180 professionals in specific learning disabilities were purposively sampled from tertiary institutions and special education centers in Nigeria. A 21 item questionnaire with reliability coefficient of 78.6 was used as instrument for data collection and method for data analysis was Pearson product correlation. The result of the findings indicates that there is a strong positive correlation between the variables investigated and measured. Based on the result of the study it was recommended among others that, parents should be educated on relevance of neurological assessment of the children, particular attention should be given to neurological assessment of learners with specific learning disabilities as a parameter for quality education, professionals in the field should partner with Neuropsychologist to provide services in line with global best practices, template and code of conduct should be developed to guide the process in Nigeria.