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Special Education!

 

It is a hard pill to swallow but children with developmental disorders are often not recognized in society. 

Yes, I said it!

Special education is a unique educational program for students who have mental, physical, and emotional challenges. 

These children require special and unique teaching approaches. Sometimes, these approaches take place outside a regular classroom setting.

Special-needs children refer to children who have some  sensory challenges. 

Some of these challenges are common to children with Autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy, hearing impairments, developmental delay, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance, visual impairment, and much more.

It’s unfair that children are placed in regular classrooms and are forced to learn the way neurotypical children are. 

My brother once attended a school for neurotypical children. This was a time when we weren’t sure about his diagnosis. I could tell that it was hard for him. He wouldn't participate in class activities, talk to his classmates, he wouldn't want to sit down. 

That was until we took him to Patrick Speech and Languages Center school and everything made sense.  

Special education is essential for both the students and teachers. 

We should also find more teachers who specialize in special education. They will only know the challenges these children face, but also have knowledge of how to manage them. 

You’ll be able to understand them more!

There should be mainstream schools around. This is a school that caters to both neurotypical and neurodivergent people. They are put in separate classes and taught the right and appropriate way that can help them.

If we require an inclusive world, we need to start by thinking about these children and their various needs.

They deserve a right to education too. 


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