Accelerating Effect of Customized Training for Integration of children with Intellectual disabilities

Author(s) : Misbah Rehman * , Hina Noor

Abstract:

Inclusive education promotes the integration of students with special needs alongside their peers in regular classrooms, fostering both social and academic development. While enrollment in mainstream schools is a foundational step, effective inclusion requires continuous monitoring, strategic planning, adequate resources, and dedicated support. This longitudinal study explored the impact of customized training programs on the integration of children with intellectual disabilities into mainstream schools. The study involved 15 students and employed both formal and informal assessments to evaluate individual progress. Each student was supported through a personalized Individualized Education Plan (IEP), tailored to their specific needs. Detailed performance outcomes were documented through case studies. Following a phase of pre-inclusive classes, most students demonstrated cognitive improvement and were successfully reintegrated into mainstream classrooms with improved behavioral control. Follow-up assessments were conducted post-integration to monitor long-term outcomes. This research highlights the effectiveness of modified instructional strategies and aims to inform both regular and special education teachers on best practices for facilitating inclusive education, ultimately supporting the full societal participation of students with intellectual disabilities.

Keywords: Inclusive Education, Customized training, intellectually delayed children, ADHD, Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)