Final: 23-9-2020

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Special Education)
WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.
Course: Handicapped Persons in the Community (673) Semester: Autumn 2020
Level: MA / MEd in Special Education Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1–4)
Note: Attempt all questions. Please avoid reproducing from books, your own analysis
and synthesis will be welcome. All questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1 Differentiate among impairment, disability and handicap and recognize the

relationship among these fundamental terms. (20)
Q. 2 Describe the special educational needs of the handicapped. (20)
Q. 3 What is socio-economic pressure? If socio-economic pressure is channelized in a
proper way, what will be its effects on the handicapped persons? (20)

Q. 4 Explain causes of impairment. Describe the genetic disorders in children. (20)

Q. 5 (a) Discuss normal and exceptional patterns of behaviour. (10)
(b) Write a comprehensive note on sensorimotor assessment. (10)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 5–9) Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q. 1 Identify the difficulties caused by impairment in connection to work. Discuss the
role of sheltered workshops in vocational rehabilitation of handicapped persons.
(20)
Q. 2 Highlight the architectural requirements of the handicapped persons. How
architecture and adaptations for disabled are interrelated to each other? (20)
Q. 3 Stress is related to the size of the family. How? Identify the factors which affect
the siblings of the handicapped. (20)

Q. 4 Discuss:
(a) The role of new technology in the life of visually impaired persons. (10)
(b) The factors that account towards the cost of care. (10)
Q. 5 Write notes on the following:
(a) Vocational rehabilitation enriches the national economy, elaborate. (10)
(b) Explain the relationship between mobility and recreation. (10)
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