This study investigated perceived causes of
disability among pupils in lower basic schools in southern
Nigeria. It was also dome to open the eyes of stake holders
on the above subject matter for precaution to check the
incidence and prevalence. The study used descriptive
survey. 2000 teachers served as sample for the study.
Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to arrive at the
sample of 2000 regular teacher through purposive
sampling techniques. The researchers developed
instrument named Teachers’ Perceived Caused of
Disability Questionnaire (TPCODQ). It was face and
content validated by three experts. The Reliability
coefficient was deduced by using Cronbach Alpha that
revealed internal consistency of .82. The data obtained
from the administration of the instrument were organized
and analyzed using frequencies, percentages and ranking.
The research findings among others show that perceived
prenatal causes include inherited trait. Peri- natal causes
are premature birth, forced/prolonged while post-natal
causes are accident, child killer diseases. It was therefore
concluded that prenatal, perinatal and postnatal factors
cause disability among pupils in lower Basic schools in
Southern Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that the
stakeholder such as couple should be exposed to genetic
counseling by guidance counselor to forestall any likely
cause.
Keywords : Pupils With Disability, Perceived Causes. Stake Holders, Precautionary Measures, Lower Basic Education.