Within the scope of the media, especially in the West, the terms “special needs” and even “differently abled” are being utilised in an attempt of progressiveness. “The term ‘special needs’ is actually not recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO). EducationIn the UK, special needs usually refer to special needs within an educational context, also referred to as special educational needs (SEN) or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Doctors in the community could plan for abandoned disabled children to be looked after if the caregiver is absent. “In Sri Lanka, it needs to trickle down to the level of our policymakers,” concluded Prof. Sumanasena.

Source: The Nation November 08, 2020 03:22 UTC