Positive impact
After reading Gulf News's recent report on children with special needs, I was reminded of the tough times I had to face, when volunteering for one such school in India. I had to convince many parents that the school was safe for their "normal" child. I think schools should conduct workshops to inform parents of the needs of a special child. Most parents object due to lack of knowledge and ignorance. Some parents even threatened the school authorities that they would withdraw their children from the school if children with special needs were allowed to be a part of the same classroom. I think it would have a great impact on normal children if they, too, were exposed to those with special needs.
From Ms Kasturi Sunkara
Abu Dhabi
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