Yes, your child can go to school, but whether he will require a regular school or a special school, it will depend on the severity of the intellectual impairment. Learning in the early years is most effective on “one-to-one basis” This has to be provided by the parents at home and the special educator at the school. Fig. 4: Learning in the early years on “one-to-one basis”.
Child who needs individual support may find it difficult to benefit from a classroom-like situation, and hence needs to be integrated carefully. Most kids with moderate-to-severe level of disability will need special education methods throughout their lives.
Availing the government policies and disability benefits can also help in securing the child’s future.
Send Enquiry