PART 2 REPORT ON THE COMMISSION’S FORUM ON THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION FOR CWLD 42. She further added that the process of diagnosis and assessment is time consuming which is necessary to ensure proper diagnosis is made as this would have implications on the future of a child. As such she stressed that it is important not to rush the process. During the assessment and screening process, the doctors would consider the development history, communication abilities, social skills, and used some well developed assessment tools and IQ test. 43. With regard to the area of needs, the followings were suggested:Level of Group Area of Needs Infant • Evaluation & Family Support Group Pre-School • Early Intervention Programme & Respite Care Schooling Age • Integrated/Inclusive/Special Education School Employment • • Open/ “Sheltered” Vocational/Recreational/ “Long Term Care” 44. Dr. Fauziah also suggested some recommendations which include:a. Setting up Government-funded School and education centres equipped with appropriate facilities and trained teachers; b. Implementing Individualized Education Plan; c. Providing Reverse Integration where normal children are exposed to children with learning disabilities in respective aged groups to promote peers-learning and to instil respect and understanding of the needs of children with learning disabilities; d. Enhancing the Early Intervention Centres and to intensify efforts to create awareness on available centres for children with learning disabilities; e. Changing in parents roles - parents should actively participate and be involved in their children’s education. Communication with teachers and school administrators are essential in creating a better environment for their children’s education; f. Empowering the teachers and educators in Early Intervention Programme by providing appropriate trainings and skills in controlling and managing behavioural problems; g. Empowering parents and children with learning disabilities in order to ensure their needs will be fulfilled; h. Increasing the self-esteem and confidence of those with disabilities thereby encouraging them to be responsible of their own life; i. Supporting those with disabilities to participate in community living and be a contributing member of a society; 71