The reality of the Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities among students with Hearing Impairment in Saudi Arabia
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https://doi.org/10.47750/pegegog.13.04.35Keywords:
Deaf, Hearing Impairment, Learning disabilities, Diagnosis, Multi-Disability.Abstract
This study aimed to identify the reality of diagnosing learning disabilities among students with hearing impairment from the point of view of their teachers. The descriptive survey method was used. The study sample included (152) male and female teachers from deaf schools in Saudi Arabia. The results of the study showed that the level of reality of diagnosing learning disabilities among students with hearing impairment from their teachers’ point of view was moderate, and no statistically significant differences are attributable to the gender variable. and statistically, significant differences attributed to the occupation variable in favor of the teacher of deaf students, the differences in the diagnostic methods used in favor of the specialist diagnosing deaf and hard of hearing students, and the differences in the diagnostic scales used were in favor of the teacher of deaf students. and no differences due to years of experience. and statistically significant differences in the reality of diagnosing learning disabilities among students with hearing impairment due to the educational qualification in favor of a Bachelor in Special Education, and there were no differences attributable to the educational qualification variable. and statistically significant differences in the reality of diagnosing learning disabilities among students with hearing impairment attributable to the type of institution to which the teacher belongs in favor of teachers affiliated with a public school or institute, and no differences in (the reality of diagnosing Learning Disabilities among deaf and hard of hearing students, and the diagnostic measures used) due to the type of institution to which he belongs.
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