Autism and education-international policy in small EU states: policy mapping in Malta, Cyprus, Luxembourg and Slovenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Special education provides an array of support that can advantageously meet special education needs (SEN) of children with autism. This report maps autism and SEN policies, and tension of international legislation in Malta, Cyprus, Luxembourg and Slovenia.

Methods

A policy path analysis was performed using a scoping review as fundamental methodological framework.

Results

Education for children with SEN developed from limited education towards segregation, and further to integration, and inclusion in mainstream education. International policy has greatly influenced the education systems under study. The rights to education and to have SEN addressed have been adopted in all countries. Inclusion is seen to be gradually incorporated by Malta, Cyprus and Luxembo

SUBMITTER: van Kessel R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7733051 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature