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Awkwardness and blank stares don’t help; understanding and empathy do.
Over the last year, I have been writing about neurodivergence, children with special needs, the trials and tribulations of such children and their parents, and the role preschools and counsellors play in helping them by fostering an inclusive environment and providing individualized care. I was toying with the idea of this piece when a video appeared on X (formely Twitter).
It shows the security staff of a movie star misbehaving, even if unconsciously, with a man with a disability, while the star walked away without acknowledging the incident. It drew wide criticism, and the star made another appearance within days, …
Parents of special needs children typically experience depression and exhaustion, living a life full of intense feelings and difficult decisions, and the constant fear of what the future holds for their child in an inflexible world.
Special needs is a broad term covering many conditions, but the common thread bringing them together is the triangle of support, which is crucial for adaptability and integration.
Learning disability doesn’t get the same attention as behavioural disorders or neurodivergence because it tends to be more subtle and is often taken for a child being lazy or difficult.
