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Special needs child In general terms a special needs child is one who has some type of physical or mental/emotional disability. The specific definition of "special needs" varies from state to state. It may be that the child has special medical issues, mental health issues, abuse history, learning disabilities, or is just an older child or of a minority race.
A SPECIAL NEEDS child is a child that for various reasons doesn't fit the "NORM". They may need help in any area of daily living skills. Some may be slightly delayed in dressing themselves, while others are total care, and need help in all aspects of daily skills. In days past, these kids were called "retarded", "deformed", "handicapped","slow", "disabled" etc... "Special Needs" covers all and seems more polite.
Adoption related: In (PA), any child in the foster care system over 4 years old is considered special needs. The term is extremely broad, and can really mean: "Any child but a perfectly healthy, white infant" ... the "in demand" children for adoption. ... a parent of two adopted "special needs" children (healthy children adopted as teens) Special needs just means that the child in question has special/or additional needs. I'm short sighted and need glasses or contacts in order to see as clearly as someone with 20-20 vision. This is a special need. Some children may need extra care when learning or a hearing aid or a speach box which are all special/additional needs.
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∙ 12y agoIts the same as raising any other child....but with an extra workload thrown in! My personal experience is one that is very tiring, yet still very rewarding. The emotional struggle is significantly increased....waiting round the operating theatre for news, keeping up to 6 appointments a week, being a carer and holding down a job. Also, other people make the job more difficult. Some are not understanding nor accepting of a child that seems to out of control, or having a "meltdown". And I have had tutting, whispering, and even people offering me advice or telling me "what I should be doing". It can be quite hard to let these things go sometimes. We worry that their grades are massively behind at school. We worry that things may worsen as the child grows up. Basically, its a never ending rollercoaster!
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∙ 15y agoFor some interesting websites on the subject of special needs, see the Related Links.
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Is Sasha Obama OK or is she a special needs child?
Sasha Obama is not a special needs child.
Is special needs hyphenated in the following sentence your child has special-needs?
No, special needs are tow special words as you see them. I am a special needs gentleman who enjoys playing with men, other children, and women.David Wesson. :)
What is the difference between a normal child and a special child?
All children are normal. What you refer as a special child, I assume you mean special needs. Special needs children are normal children who have specific needs that need to be catered to in order to learn as a general ed. child. They may need things to be broken down for them or more repetition, or maybe even a slower pace.
What is it like to raise a child with special needs child?
Actually, I became a better parent to my children that are not special needs due to the parenting techniques I practiced with my oldest autistic child. Each special needs is different, but I found I took the time to detail and explain expectations better. I think we make an assumption with children that they understand consequences or how tohandle certain social situations, when actually, they learn trial & error. We assume a special needs child needs support to understand their environment and lessons so we take more time to and offer more patience. There is a huge benefit to offering all kids this level of training & support....and confidence!
How were people with special needs treated?
There were a variety of ways that a person with disabilities treated in the past was treated. They were often spit on.
What are the release dates for Truth Be Told - 2009 I Have a Child with Special Needs 1-6?
Truth Be Told - 2009 I Have a Child with Special Needs 1-6 was released on: USA: 16 September 2009
If your child is a special needs child how long do you pay child support if they cannot graduate?
Generally until age 23.
Can you homeschool a special needs child?
Yes, special needs children are the most often homeschooled. Ryan Gosling was pulled out of school because he had special needs and homeschooled... and he didn't turn out too bad huh? :)
Is there assistance towards school tuition for a special-needs child?
Yes, or you could send them to a school for special needs children e.g: wyvern school
Does a adoptive kid that is classified as a specil needs child classify as a special needs kid for your taxes?
Yes.
If a parent has visitation rights but the child is in a special needs facility can that parent get custody of that child?
Possiblysee link
What are some tips for potty training a special needs child?
give your child candy when they do what they are supposed to do in the bathroom.
