Abstract
This study conducted research related to severe premature birth and the neurodevelopmental disorders that may be associated with it. Severely premature born children, born before the gestational age of 28 weeks, are at an increased risk of developmental delays. These delays may manifest as physical difficulties, learning disabilities, attention deficits, hyperactivity, and behavioural and social problems. Learners with barriers to learning present challenges for teachers due to these developmental delays and comorbid disorders associated with premature birth. The challenges are further intensified by large class sizes, and limited resources. Teachers are generally ill-equipped to meet the demands of the learners in an inclusive situation, in diverse classrooms. It is difficult to differentiate the content and the pace of the curriculum. This study explored the psycho-educational support needs of Lebo (pseudonym), who was born severely premature. The study was conducted in a LSEN class in a mainstream primary school in the south of Johannesburg. ..
M.Ed. (Inclusive Education)