Johan was mistakenly placed in a special school – the professor was not surprised

SVT Halland has met Johan Olofsson, who was placed in a special school during his upbringing. For years he tried to have his diagnosis re-examined and recently a psychiatric examination concluded that he has no intellectual disability.

According to Magnus Tideman, professor of social work specializing in disability at Halmstad University, Johan’s case is not unique.

– There have been a number of cases that have come to our attention where people have been wrongly placed, he says.

How widespread is the problem and what can be done about it? Hear Magnus Tideman’s answer in the clip.