What are special needs children?
We all know that every child is special. But what do we exactly mean when we say “special needs children” or “kids with special needs”.
Special needs children are those who suffer from certain disabilities, which makes learning and daily routine tasks difficult for them. These kids might need extra help in school or at home while doing daily tasks like eating, learning, walking and much more.
You might have seen some kids who need a wheelchair, knee walker, or braces. Those are the kids with special needs. Also, kids with certain illnesses and mental disorders like dyslexia and learning disabilities are kids with special needs.
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Types of such children:
There are four major types of special children. Let us discuss and understand each one in detail.
- Kids with physical deficiencies:
These are the kids with disabilities that may affect their physical capacity or mobility. In children, physical deficiencies may be permanent or temporary, depending upon case to case.
Acquired brain injuries, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spina Bifida (SB) and Prader-Willi Syndrome(PWS) are common physical deficiencies seen in children.
So if your child is facing any of such issues, then A Mindlyf psychologist can help your child in coping up with such problems.
- Kids suffering from development issue:
Development issues like receptive language disorder, expressive language disorder, speech production and cognitive delay are very common in kids nowadays.
So, if you want your kids to cope with these issues, then Mindlyf therapists can develop effective programs that can help your kid in coping with such issues.
- Kids with Behavioral/emotional issue:
Did you know?
approximately 4.5 million kids have a diagnosed behavior problem. 4.4 million have diagnosed anxiety and 1.9 million have diagnosed depression. So, if your kid is suffering from such issues, then Midlyf is the place where you should be.
At Mindlyf, our expert psychologist and counsellor can help your child to overcome a variety of behavioral and emotional issues.
- Kids with sensory-impaired problems:
These are the kids with hearing impairment, dual sensory impairment and blindness. Such kids need to learn sign language in order to communicate and understand what others speak.
Common problems in the special child:
- Slow learning process:
A slow learner is a kid who learns things quite slowly as compared to other kids of his/her age. Also, these are the kids with low grasping power which makes it difficult for them to catch up and learn.
So, if you feel that your kid is a slow learner, then Mindlyf is the place where you should be.
At Mindlyf, a top-rated IT company in Bangalore that can take a variety of approaches to teaching your child an important subject matter with his or her slower ability. With our tools, techniques and training, your child can grow confident and socially adjusted with time.
- Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia.
Do you know?
There are more than 10 million cases of dyslexia every year in India. Dyslexia is a learning disorder that is common in children who are late learners. This disorder is characterized by slow or difficulty in reading.
Do you remember Ishan Awasthi from the Taare Zameen Par movie?
Yes, that was the kid who suffered from Dyslexia in the movie.
So, if you feel that your child is facing difficulty in reading common sentences and lines, then Mindlyf counsellors is the place where you should be.
At Mindlyf, we encourage your kid and work with him/her patiently and closely by celebrating their successes. Our therapist will put all their heart and soul in improving your child’s performance.
ASD or Autism spectrum disorder is another common disorder in India, especially among kids. ASD is often characterized by abnormal body posturing, abnormal tone of voice or avoidance of eye contact.
So, if your child is suffering from ASD, then you should surely consult Mindlyf.
At Mindlyf, our expert psychologists use behavior and communication therapies that may help your child in overcoming difficulties associated with an autism spectrum disorder.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is characterized by hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. This disorder begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood as well.
Hence, if you feel that your child is suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder then do contact Mindlyf.
- Down Syndrome.
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that may cause developmental and intellectual delays in your child. Distinct facial appearance and intellectual disability are also the symptoms of down Syndrome.
- Low IQ
If your child is having a low IQ then he/she may lack interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills. So, if you want to help your child in improving his/her IQ, then contact Mindlyf.
Mindlyfs counsellors will help your child in learning essential skills that will boost up his/her IQ for sure.
FAQs about child counselling:
What is child counselling?
Child counselling is a technique that helps children to cope with mental, psychological, emotional and other such issues.
What are the advantages of taking child counselling?
Child counselling can help your child in dealing with issues like low IQ, dyslexia, autism and much more. It may also help your child to fight with mental and illness disorders.
Can I take online child counselling?
Yes! You can take online child counselling as well.
