On 30 August, Hanoi National University of Education hosted the international workshop “Intervention, therapy and inclusive education for children with autism spectrum disorder”, jointly organised by the Faculty of Special Education of Hanoi National University of Education and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
The workshop shared many experiences of education for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from scientists at universities in Japan, the Steering Committee for the Education of Children with Disabilities of the Ministry of Education and Training, universities and colleges nationwide, pre-schools and general schools with special children studying there, international organisations, associations, networks, clubs, families of people with disabilities, and centres for intervention and therapy for children with disabilities…
With discussion focusing on measures for intervention, therapy and inclusive education for children with ASD, the workshop concentrated on these topics: approaches to intervention, therapy and inclusive education for children with ASD around the world and in Vietnam; the current state of trends, models, systems of services and measures for intervention, therapy and inclusive education for children with ASD around the world and in Vietnam; case studies applying psychological therapy and educational intervention methods and medical-biological therapy, and effective inclusive education for children with ASD; human resources, policies and conditions to ensure the implementation of intervention, therapy and inclusive education for children with ASD around the world and in Vietnam.
On this basis, the workshop focused on finding solutions to implement and overcome difficulties in intervention, therapy and inclusive education for children with ASD in Vietnam, such as: continuing communication and awareness-raising for all strata of society and social forces on the right to inclusive education of children with ASD, the voice and participation of autistic people, and organisations and networks of autistic people in forums and social organisations.
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