Top Special Needs Schools in Nigeria: Key Institutions
The article provides a comprehensive list of the 15 best special needs schools in Nigeria, including their locations, specializations, and fee structures. It discusses the evolution of special education in Nigeria, which began in the 1970s with segregationist practices and later involved government participation.
The 2004 Fourth Edition of the National Policy on Education established public special schools funded by the Special Education Universal Basic Education Intervention Fund. Modupe Cole School, established in 1960 by Mrs Modupe Cole and taken over by the Lagos State Government in 1979, is noted for its accommodation facilities and support for 200 residents with various disabilities.
Anthos House, located in Jakande, Lekki Phase II, caters to students aged 10 to 17+ with conditions like autism and Down syndrome. C.A.D.E.T.
Academy in Abuja employs evidence-based learning for children with autism and related disabilities. The article emphasizes the ongoing demand for quality special needs education in Nigeria.
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