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Special Education Center
Every human being is born with a particular structure and physical characteristics. On the condition that when differences appear within inappropriate conditions, then, disabilities come up such as mental, visual, hearing or orthopedic impairment; learning difficulties; adaptation, speech and language impairment; development disorders; any school failures; loss of attention and hyperactive behavior disorders. Disabled individuals require special education. Specialists who have experience on this issue carry out this particular special education through special programs and methods.
Scientific researches conducted on this issue pointed out that special education
need in the country is approximately between 12% to 14%. All these considered, it
is obvious that in the TRNC where 200.000 individuals live, almost 26.000 of them
need a special education. In considering the parents and relatives of these people,
the number of individuals who need special education cannot be underestimated.
Whether demographic results, democracy in education and equal opportunities or humanist
approach are considered, it becomes clear that special education is vital and highly
important. Also, if we think of each individual’s capability to achieve something
in life and continue his/her life after appropriate education, the contribution
of these people to economy can’t be underestimated. Several
countries see the importance given to special education as a sign of development.
One of the most important objectives of a university is to work on the needs of
its surroundings and to promote the socio-economic status and welfare of the population.
As special education in the TRNC was not at the level it should be, works to establish a
Special Education Center at EMU started and the Center was opened soon after the
project took off the ground.
Although Special Education Center will work to meet the needs of the public, currently,
it is planned to treat children who have behavior disorders, loss of attention,
hyperactivity, adaptation problem, learning difficulties, speech and language impairments,
developmental regression and mental disabilities. In the future, however, the development
of special education in every field will be considered.
Telephone: 630 1019
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali Civelek
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