ABSTRACT

The study investigated the societal attitude towards students with special needs in special schools in Oredo local government area of Edo state. To achieve the purpose of this study, four research questions were raised and examined.

The descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study The sample size for the study was made up of sixty (60) special students. The questionnaire titled the societal attitude towards students with special needs in special schools in Oredo local government area of Edo state, was the instrument for the data collection. An analysis of data was done using mean and standard deviation.

The findings provide more evidence that unfavourable social views held by other students toward students with special needs have internal and external roots. These results also imply that students with special needs suffer social limiting forces from the outside, especially those that stem from a general societal attitude of hostility. Some people just refuse to interact with families that have special needs. Having trouble relating to others and withdrawing from the world are common reactions to negative events and behaviours among students with special needs. As a rule, this is because of their history of poor decisions and acts. This makes it crucial that we figure out what's triggering the response. Given the feasibility of these goals, a positive outlook is essential for children of all ages, including those with special needs and those growing normally.