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Download full textRosenhouse, Judith – 1995
This paper explores the problems of Arab children with hearing impairments living in Israel. It addresses the linguistic challenges involved such as the intrinsic problems of the Arabic language, the diglossia phenomenon expressed in colloquial dialects and literary registers, and the problems associated with a minority language in Israel. It…
Descriptors: Arabic, Arabs, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills
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Direct linkMeadan, Hedda; Gumpel, Thomas P. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2002
This article describes changes taking place in Israeli special education. It discusses the goals of special education, diagnosis and placement, special education procedures, criticism of the special education law, and the current status of special education in Israel. The movement towards increased inclusion is highlighted. (Contains 7…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Cultural Influences, Disabilities, Disability Identification
