Rehabilitation Services as a Catalyst for Social and Economic Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Rivers State
Keywords:
Inclusive, Counselling Strategies, Academic Enhancement, Students, Special NeedsAbstract
This paper focuses on meeting individual needs, promoting self-esteem, and maximizing learning opportunities for all students, regardless of their abilities. Three objectives, three research questions, and three hypotheses guided the study. The study made use of a correlational research design. The study's population consists of 45 career counsellors from Rivers State University. The sample size for the study was 45 career counsellors from Rivers State University. The study made use of the census method of sampling, where the entire population size is being studied or sampled. A self-developed questionnaire was used for data gathering. The data gathered were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions, while the hypotheses were tested using ttest transformation at a 0.05 level of significance. Based on the analysis, the findings of the study revealed that positive behavioural interventions, support and counselling support services have significant academic enhancement on students with special needs. Based on the findings of the study, the study recommended that the Rivers State Counselling Association of Nigeria should organize a quarterly workshop programme for career counsellors on how to adopt Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports. Career counsellors should always adopt counselling and support services to enhance their students’ academics.
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