Early Intervention Services for Learners Who Received Center-Based Services in Phrae Special Education Center

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Satapong Kongsompong
Pornsarn Lertwittayawiwat
Patchareewan Kijmee

Abstract

This qualitative research was to study current context of early intervention services based on the impressive perceived of parents of learners who received center-based early intervention services in Phrae Special Education Center. The research target group were parents of learners who received center-based early intervention services in Phrae Special Education Center, 24 participants. The research tools were the researcher, in-depth interview form and the focus group discussion form. The results were analyzed with content analysis method. The research results revealed that early intervention services based on the impressive perceived of parents of learners reflected on 4 dimensions 1) Teacher and Educational Personnel found that they intended to teach and rehabilitate, specialized, empathize and focus, individual supervision, as well as to track the progression of the developments for learners. And treated to the parents with advices and knowledge for the learners’ developments and care concern. 2) Learners found that they were able to achieve higher development progress. 3) Early Intervention Services found that the service had organized numerous activities to promote the developments of learners. And 4) Places, Materials and Equipment were perfect available for services. According to the findings, Phrae Special Education Center should preserve and promote for the core values of the organization.

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