The document describes the different types of special education provided in Belgium, including for students with mental handicaps, behavioral issues, physical handicaps, blindness/vision issues, speech/hearing disabilities, and learning difficulties. It focuses on the Sint-Janshof special secondary school and outlines their education levels and vocational training programs, which prepare students for independent living, protected work environments, and the general labor market. Support services are provided for students with autism spectrum disorder to help them reach their educational goals.

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2. Type 1 : slightly retarded mentally handicapped youngsters Type 2 : youngsters with a moderate or severe mental handicap Type 3 : youngsters with behavioural difficulties Type 4 : physically handicapped youngsters Type 5 : hospital-education / education for sick students Type 6 : blind youngsters and youngsters with imperfect eyesight Type 7 : youngsters with a speech-defect or a hearing disability Type 8 : youngsters with learning difficulties Special Primary Education : from type 1 till type 8 Special Secondary Education : from type 1 till type 7 Special education

17. sawing, boring, stitching of boxes packing in boxes and foil Training-level 2 phase 2

18. weighing, counting, sealing Training-level 2 phase 2

20. Painting Metal-working Wood-working Training-level 3

28. Level 3 Shop assistant *Operation of a store? Getting to know different stores *Product knowledge *Filling of shelves and cabinets *Decorative techniques *Tagging, checkout work, stock management *Social skills: communication, correct language *Use of the computer *Learning company: managing a shop at school *Training on the workfloor, internship

31. Level 3 Logistic assistant in hospitals and care centers *Taking good care of yourself, Care for others, Hygiene, First aid *Learn to prepare simple meals, textile care and adjusting *Various maintenance tasks *Social skills: communication, correct language, *Deal with people in a caring way *Professional skills: making beds, distribution of food, linnen service, wheelchair transportation, *Training on the workfloor, internship

33. ASD SUPPORT Organization At our school, we choose to integrate students with ASD in the regular classes. It means they have to reach the goals in their teaching level. We provide education for students with a combination of ASD and a mental retardation. We provide extra support for students with the diagnosis ASD. The staff tries to support the students in their individual needs:

34. Social skills: The students exercise in small groups their social skills. The teacher trains daily situations. General and social education: If necessary the tasks are adapted to the student. It’s possible on the following domains: Level of difficulty Individual support during the lessons Simplify and structure courses Making step-by-step schemes

35. Vocational training: If necessary the tasks are adapted to the student. It’s possible on the following domains: Tracing sensory sensitivities Making step-by-step schemes Simplify and structure courses Subjects following the interests of the student Individual support during the lessons

36. Internship and lessons at the workplace We try to support the students as good as possible Looking for adapted internship places Informing the workplace Preparing the internship Starting the internship together with the student

37. We try to search for the best support as possible. Herefor we take part in different projects for students with autism. During the following two years we have a pedagogical advisor who searches together with the school for a future for our students with autism. We want to expand the support for students with autism in the future with for example a silent zone, a crisis support area, ...

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