Children with Developmental Challenges

Children With Developmental Challenges 3(2+1)

Lesson 2 : Classification of Disabilities

Needs of Children With Disabilities

The common needs of children with disabilities are classified into

1. Normal needs:
• Medical care, immunization, play, education etc.
2. Special needs:
• Special services – physiotherapy, early intervention therapy
• Special aids – Hearing aids
• Special equipment – Calipers, shoes, wheel-chair
• Special Education
3. Educational Needs
• Main-stream education
• Remedial education
• Curriculum adjustment
• Changes in the examination pattern
• Concessions / Accommodations