Special Children: Case Study - Concepts - Chapter 2 Class 6 Political Science - All Human Beings Are Equal - Political Science

Last updated at Dec. 13, 2024 by

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  • A child is  ‘special’ when his/ her capacities and needs are different from other children.

  • These children may have difficulties or disabilities that other children do not have.

  • The term ‘ impairmen t’, Disability, and Handicap are used when referring to a special child.
    • An Impairment is a loss or abnormality of the body's structure or its function. For Example: Losing a limb in an accident
    • A disability is a restriction to perform an activity in a manner considered normal for a human being.
    • A handicap results from an impairment or disability that limits or prevents the fulfillment of a role that is normal of that individual.
  • Disabled children are now called as children with special needs.
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