ABSTRACT

This study examined the adjustment problems of the physically handicapped children in integrated schools among students in selected secondary schools in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. Related and relevant literature was reviewed under relevant sub-headings in the study. The descriptive research survey was applied in the assessment of respondents’ opinions with the use of the questionnaires and the sampling technique.

A total of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents were selected to represent the population of this study. The sample comprised (60 males and 60 females).

Four null hypotheses were formulated and tested in this study using the independent t-test statistical tool at 0.05 level of significance.

At the end of the exercise, the following findings were obtained thus:

1. There is a significant difference between the social interaction of physically challenged children and normal children in integrated schools.
2. That significant difference exists between the self-concept of handicapped children and the normal ones in integrated schools.
3. There is a significant difference in the academic performance of students who are handicapped and those who are not.
4. There is a significant difference between the vocational choice of the physically challenged children and that of the normal children in integrated schools.

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