Mismatch between diagnostic reports and special educational needs classification in a public educational system Descompasso entre os registros diagnósticos e a classificação de necessidade educacional especial em uma rede municipal de educação
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2017
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Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
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Teixeira M.C.T.V.
Brunoni D.
Carreiro L.R.R.
Braga A.C.
Da Silva N.A.
Paula C.S.
Brunoni D.
Carreiro L.R.R.
Braga A.C.
Da Silva N.A.
Paula C.S.
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© 2017, Associacao Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria. All rights reserved.Objective: To assess the diagnostic status, the sociodemographic and health profiles for students with special educational needs (SEN) in a public educational system, and to map their use of educational/social services. Methods: The sample comprised 1,202 SEN students from a total of 59,344 students. Results: Only 792 students of the 1,202 had an established diagnosis. The most prevalent SEN condition was intellectual disability. There was a low percentage (29.4%) of use of specialized educational services or support. It was found that, for some neurodevelopmental disorders, prevalence data suggest an under-reporting in the school system. Conclusion: Results suggest that there is a mismatch between the diagnostic reports and the SEN condition legally recognized according to Brazilian law, in addition to the under-reporting and under specialized service use of students with disabilities.
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Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Disabled Children , Education, Special , Female , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Mainstreaming (Education) , Male , Socioeconomic Factors