Articles for Special Needs

Greece’s miniature therapy horses bring joy to many – but for how much longer?
6 days, 2 hours ago

Greece’s miniature therapy horses bring joy to many – but for how much longer?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “They made me feel really happy.” Ivi and Calypso …

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How can parents secure the financial future of a child with special needs?
1 month, 1 week ago

How can parents secure the financial future of a child with special needs?

Live Mint  

If you have a special needs child with a communication disability, how can you best secure its financial future? Read this | What parents of specially abled children must know about insurance, taxes Guardianship planning Naming a legal guardian is crucial for advocating the child’s financial and personal welfare. Maximizing government benefits Proper structuring of the trust can help maintain …

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Children with special needs ‘walk on water’ during surf therapy event at Blackies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Children with special needs ‘walk on water’ during surf therapy event at Blackies

LA Times  

Volunteers cheer as a child with special needs catches a wave during “We are Surf Therapy,” organized by A Walk on Water at Blackies in Newport Beach. “We never saw him do that before.” A child with special needs along with a surf instructor catch a wave at Blackies north jetty in Newport during “We Are Surf Therapy” on Nov. …

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Transform your parenting: 7 game-changing tips to connect with your child
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Transform your parenting: 7 game-changing tips to connect with your child

Hindustan Times  

The first step for parents, towards building bonds with their kids, is to understand the importance of adapting communication techniques to each child’s unique personality and developmental needs, especially for children with special needs. Involving stakeholders, NGOs support parents of children with special needs by providing tools and strategies to enhance active listening, making sure each child is fully understood. …

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France and Germany slam Labour's VAT plan for private schools - and warn it could force hundreds of pupils out of international schools
1 month, 3 weeks ago

France and Germany slam Labour's VAT plan for private schools - and warn it could force hundreds of pupils out of international schools

Daily Mail  

France and Germany have attacked Labour's plan to levy VAT on private school fees, saying it could force hundreds of pupils out of international schools. French ambassador Hélène Duchêne warned the controversial tax raid threatened Sir Keir Starmer's attempt to 'reset' diplomatic relations between Britain and the EU Sir Keir plans to remove the VAT exemption on school fees from …

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Special needs children not protected from private school VAT raid, says Bridget Phillipson
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Special needs children not protected from private school VAT raid, says Bridget Phillipson

The Telegraph  

Parents who pay to send children with special needs to private schools will not be shielded from Labour’s tax raid, the Education Secretary has said. Bridget Phillipson said the Government would “draw the line” at exempting pupils with education, health and care plans who have their places funded by local councils. No extra protection Before the election, a Labour spokesman …

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Special needs pupils ‘being failed on every measure’ despite £11bn annual funding
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Special needs pupils ‘being failed on every measure’ despite £11bn annual funding

The Telegraph  

The Government is failing pupils with special needs despite the current system costing almost £11 billion a year, Parliament’s spending watchdog has warned. In a damning report, the National Audit Office said state support for children with special educational needs and disabilities “is not achieving value for money and is unsustainable”. Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, admitted the special needs …

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Empowering Parents of Children with Special Needs: Yuvaan Research Foundation Creates a Hub for Support and Information
2 months, 1 week ago

Empowering Parents of Children with Special Needs: Yuvaan Research Foundation Creates a Hub for Support and Information

The Hindu  

Yuvaan Research Foundation is a digital hub for parents of children with special needs. The foundation offers a range of resources, including blogs, webinars, resource materials, and offline awareness sessions. They also provide a safe and supportive environment for parents to connect with each other and share their experiences. The foundation is led by Shilpi Mayank Awasthi, a high-functioning neurodivergent …

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CBSE elaborates guidelines for children with special needs, details inside
4 months, 1 week ago

CBSE elaborates guidelines for children with special needs, details inside

Hindustan Times  

The Central Board of Secondary Education in an official notice to all the Heads and Managers of the schools affiliated with the Board, issued a set of guidelines for Children with Special Needs. In case the school conducts classes/Practical for CwSN on any floor other than the ground floor, the school shall make provisions for a lift or ramp to …

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CBSE sets new guidelines for education of children with special needs
4 months, 1 week ago

CBSE sets new guidelines for education of children with special needs

India Today  

The Central Board of Secondary Education has released a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure that Children with Special Needs receive equal opportunities in education, sports, and recreation. These guidelines are intended to promote inclusivity and ensure that schools provide an environment conducive to the academic and social development of CwSN students. The official CBSE notification underscores that schools must …

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A true ‘Peranbu’ story
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A true ‘Peranbu’ story

New Indian Express  

TIRUCHY : Like any other parent, P Sundaram, close to become a septuagenarian, was always worried about his 37-year-old son, who is intellectually disabled. Though there are welfare departments for persons with disability, Sundaram points out, “Persons with intellectual disabilities are far different from other disabilities and they need more attention and care.” However, Siragugal stands out both as a …

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Include posts of special education teachers in DSC-2024, appeals APUSTF
6 months ago

Include posts of special education teachers in DSC-2024, appeals APUSTF

The Hindu  

Members of the Andhra Pradesh Unemployed Special Teachers Federation on Sunday appealed to the State government to include posts of special education teachers in the DSC-2024 notified to fill over 16,000 vacant teacher posts in Andhra Pradesh. Around 200 special education teachers arrived at Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s office in the morning to draw his attention to their grievances, …

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Babies, bargains and bureaucracy: the dark side of child adoption
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Babies, bargains and bureaucracy: the dark side of child adoption

The Hindu  

April 27 was a day of celebration at a four-storey apartment in the bylanes of Boduppal, a residential locality in eastern Hyderabad. “Her offer to us for a child came at a hopeless time when the in-vitro fertilisation procedure had gone in vain and we did not hear back on an adoption request we had filed about five years ago,” …

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Second private school blames Labour’s tax raid for closure
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Second private school blames Labour’s tax raid for closure

The Telegraph  

It comes after Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, said that many private schools have “pleaded poverty and say people will be priced out” by the proposals. Mr Streeting said on BBC Question Time on Thursday: “I say to the headteachers, you’re going to have to cut your cloth accordingly like state schools have had to.” Downham charges £7,800 a …

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Coimbatore student with learning disability awaits admission to class 11
7 months ago

Coimbatore student with learning disability awaits admission to class 11

The Hindu  

J. Manimaran, a class 10 student from Maranna Gowder Matric School in Coimbatore, has allegedly been denied admission at government and aided schools in the city, due to limited seat availability and his special needs. The student’s mother, J. Veeralakshmi, who works for daily wage, submitted a petition at the Collectorate on Saturday, urging the district administration and Chief Education …

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International Day of Play and the Karnataka connection
7 months, 4 weeks ago

International Day of Play and the Karnataka connection

The Hindu  

International Day of Play is the latest addition to the United Nations days of special observance. On March 25, with the support of 140 countries, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution earmarking June 11 as the International Day of Play, an effort to protect children’s right to play, clubbing it with other fundamental rights. The call to action …

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Supreme Court Concerned At Lack Of Child Care Leave In Himachal Pradesh, Says CCL Necessary To Ensure Mothers Remain In Workforce
8 months ago

Supreme Court Concerned At Lack Of Child Care Leave In Himachal Pradesh, Says CCL Necessary To Ensure Mothers Remain In Workforce

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today directed the government of Himachal Pradesh to review its policies on Child Care Leaves concerning working mothers, especially mothers of children with special needs. The High Court noted that since the state of Himachal Pradesh has not adopted the specific provisions on Child Care Leave as provided by the Central Civil Service Rules, 1972, the petition …

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Mental health and well-being- A CWSN perspective
8 months ago

Mental health and well-being- A CWSN perspective

Times of India  

An author of the book “Decoding Autism” and a learning disability expert working in the field of mental health from past 20 years. MORE Children with special needs often face unique challenges that can impact their mental health and overall well-being. The Role of Educators and Caregivers: Educators, caregivers, and healthcare professionals play a crucial role in supporting the mental …

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World Autism Awareness Day: U.P. shelter homes still ‘unfriendly’ for special needs children
8 months, 3 weeks ago

World Autism Awareness Day: U.P. shelter homes still ‘unfriendly’ for special needs children

Hindustan Times  

Even when legislations now require educational institutions to become more accessible to children with special needs, state-run children’s shelter homes in Uttar Pradesh still struggle to provide adequate care and support for such children. Such children are often forced to acclimatise to other children’s lifestyles without the adequate assistance that they need,” said Dhiresh Bahadur, the founder of Drishti Samajik …

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Trump has been getting 'special treatment' from courts — and it needs to stop: prosecutor
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump has been getting 'special treatment' from courts — and it needs to stop: prosecutor

Raw Story  

Tristan Snell, the former assistant attorney general for the state of New York who prosecuted the Trump University fraud case, told CNN on Monday that former President Donald Trump has been getting "special treatment" that is given to no other criminal defendants. "He is getting special treatment and that is the thing that really needs to stop here," Snell argued. …

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AP TET Notification 2024: Registration opens on aptet.apcfss.in, check eligibility, how to apply, and more
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AP TET Notification 2024: Registration opens on aptet.apcfss.in, check eligibility, how to apply, and more

India TV News  

AP TET Notification 2024: The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Department of School Education has released an official notification for Andhra Pradesh Teachers Eligibility Test 2024. Eligibility: To appear in the AP TET 2024, the candidate should have minimum qualifications prescribed for a teacher for Category 1 to 5 classes and for Category 1 to 5 classes in respect of Special …

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Ludhiana’s education department organises games for children with special needs
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana’s education department organises games for children with special needs

Hindustan Times  

The district education department on Saturday organised a district-level competition for students with special needs. Education Department conducted a tournament for Special needs students at Government Girls School, Bharat Nagar in Ludhiana on February 03. In 100-metre race, Macchiwara secured the first position while in 100-metre race Ludhiana-2 got first place and Khanna-2 got second place. Deputy district education officer …

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Ludhiana’s education department organises games for children with special needs
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana’s education department organises games for children with special needs

Hindustan Times  

The district education department on Saturday organised a district-level competition for students with special needs. Education Department conducted a tournament for Special needs students at Government Girls School, Bharat Nagar in Ludhiana on February 03. In 100-metre race, Macchiwara secured the first position while in 100-metre race Ludhiana-2 got first place and Khanna-2 got second place. Deputy district education officer …

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Stephen Curry meets special needs student in heartwarming gesture after viral game-winning half-court shot at buzzer
1 year ago

Stephen Curry meets special needs student in heartwarming gesture after viral game-winning half-court shot at buzzer

Hindustan Times  

Tonatiuh Ramirez, a special needs student from Arizona, hit the headlines on Tuesday, when he was invited by Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry for a game in San Francisco. Stephen Curry meets special needs student Tonatiuh Ramirez. Ramirez caught everyone's attention last month after he hit a game-winning half-court shot in his high school's first-ever unified intramural game. Taking …

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