Threats:

Although the noble intention of the Ministry of Education outlines various programs and facilities to

support special education needs, the lack of resources are biggest hindrance point faced. The

scarcity of facilities and insufficient educators at the school level hinder the effective

implementation of the programs that would benefit children with learning disabilities and autism.

Many school does not have enough tools, facilities and trained teachers to facilitate the teaching

and learning nor to create an inclusive environment with the parents.

Besides that, the lack of social awareness in the community creates a bigger obstacle towards an

effective implementation. The lack of awareness about the importance of special education and

the lack of understanding of what a differently able child needs leads to a social stigma and

discrimination towards these children. These challenges often leave a huge gap in the

effectiveness of special education implementation where children with learning disabilities are not

given the utmost priority and have limited access towards tools, facilities and educators.

In addition to these challenges, insufficient financial allocation by the government towards the

implementation of the outlined programs often sees the sidelining of special education at the school

level. These challenges often leave a huge gap in the effectiveness of special education

implementation where children with learning disabilities are not given the utmost priority and have

limited access towards tools, facilities and educators.

The lack of coordination between the Ministry, its implementors alike pre-schools and schools, its

governing agencies and families of children with special education needs often leads to inefficient

use of resources, duplication of efforts and reduces awareness of the existence of such programs.

Hence, these threats need to be addressed and a more concerted effort from the government,

educators, and the wider community is required to enable and ensure that children with special

needs are given the right access and support towards special education. Threats such as financial

constraints can be easily overcome by fostering good governance of fund allocation and bridging

private initiatives to support the programs outlined in the Education Blueprint. In ensuring proper

bridging between private sectors in support towards special education in Malaysia, incentives such
as tax exemptions and financial aid can be provided by the government. This will foster active

participation by more educational institutions to provide special education to all special children in

Malaysia.

Meanwhile, in reducing social stigma and creating more awareness of the importance of special

education, various campaigns such as training programs, exhibitions and social awareness

workshops can be implemented to promote understanding and acceptance of students with special

needs.