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Special
Needs Corner -
Special
Kids of Segamat, Malaysia
Page 7
The time came to say goodbye.
In the short amount of time I had with them, I made some terrific
friends whom I hope to visit again next year (1998).
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Teaching
children who have communication impairments is always a challenge,
even for teachers who are trained. This little girl is attending
school for the first time in her life and the teachers first task is
to teach her to share with the other children. It was fantastic to
see her playing with one other student whom she had chosen as a
friend and with who she would willingly share her toys. It will be
interesting to see her progress during the next visit. |
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On my last
day, I dropped by to wish them well and say goodbye, with a few
parting words on behaviour management and a promise to visit again
in the future. What I learned was that basically kids with
disabilities all over the world are very accepting - it doesn't
matter what you look like. If you open your heart to them, they will
respond in kind. Of course the other thing that came home to me was
how lucky we really are to be living in a developed country, and to
have schools and resources that cater for the very special needs of
these kids. When I left, they said very hearty 'thankyous' for my
time and helping them - but they helped me learn lots of things too
and I am better for the experience. |
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