PARALLEL SUPPORT: A NEW EDUCATIONAL APPROACH FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM IN GREEK EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/humanitas/2021.3.6Keywords:
parallel support, inclusive education, special needs, Greek educational systemAbstract
Introduction. In the last two decades in the Greek educational system, the co-education of students in the classes of the General School has been implemented in a high grade. This means that students with disabilities or other educational needs are not required to attend exclusively the Special School, but can attend the General School, with the support of suitably qualified Special Education and Research Staff as well as Special Support Staff. Purpose of the work. The basic aim of this article which refers to this very important institution of Parallel Support is to define Parallel Support, presenting the advantages and disadvantages of this institution. Finally, there is a reference to the difficulties and challenges that arise nowadays, regarding the specific institution and the conditions for its proper and uninterrupted operation. Methodology. For this purpose, a bibliographic search of descriptive-analytical nature took place, through the offered bibliography and articles. In particular, a search was made on the Internet database, law libraries and in electronic libraries of domestic and international level using the keywords. Due to the interest of the topic and its current character, a plethora of material, books, articles, as well as practices of international and pan-Hellenic conferences and magazines were identified. Scientific novelty. The study of the application of parallel support in Greece is an important undertaking, as it provides an appropriate starting point for kids with special needs in today's global society. Conclusions. It is certain that Greek education still encounters great difficulties in trying to synchronize it with accession policies. And a problematic application always carries the risk of leading sound policies in disrepute. On the other hand, the permanent postponement of membership pending the appropriate conditions objectively leads to perpetuation of inherited pathogens. Utilization, in to the maximum extent possible, of the advantages provided by the existing integration policies and, at the same time, the constant need to ensure the broader necessary for our country, it is convincingly promoted as the most appropriate practice.
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