Introduction

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Importance of abilities:

• Many people with disabilities have abilities that go unrecognised, as their disabilities become the main focus of concern.

• We must study the disabiltities of children to learn how to help them maximise their abilities.

Disability vs Handicap:

• Disability: An inability to do something. A diminished capacity to perform in a specific way.

• Handicap: A disadvantage imposed on an individual.

• A disability may ir may not be a handicap depending on the circumstances.

  • Vice-versa with a handicap.

• We must not allow people’s disabilities to keep us from recognising their abilities or to become the focus of our concern that we overlook their capabilities.

Disability vs Inability:

• All disabilities are an inability to do something, but not every inability to do something is a disability.

Exceptional learners: Learners that have special needs. They require special education if they are to reach their full human potential.

Special Education:

• Specially designed instructions that meet the unsual needs of an exceptional student.

• Possible forms:

  • Special materials

  • Specialized teaching techniques

  • Specialised equipment/facilities

  • Related services or additional support