Facts About Special Needs and Disability

Disabilities are broad-ranging. Each one presents a set of challenges. Kids usually progress at different rates. Every one of us can contribute to a better change. There are many myths about children and adults with special needs. Let us check out the common facts and their reality. It will help you change the way you think about them.  

Myth 1: Special Needs Kids Are Mentally Handicap

Truth: Kids with special needs are those that have a difficulty in learning, physical movement, and communication. But not every special needs child has a low intelligence level. Few kids have reduced intelligence in some areas due to their physical impairment. 

Myth 2: These Children Cannot Get Success

Truth: Special needs teens and kids require help from others round the clock. They may also find it tough to learn independently. You can overcome these issues with the right guidance and support. It does not mean these people can not succeed in life. 

With early intervention, everything is possible. There are numerous popular celebs and the greatest men in history that have learning problems as kids. For example – Daniel Radcliffe, and Thomas Edison. 

Myth 3: Special Education is Costly

Truth: Today, kids with severe mental or physical disabilities can benefit from special education. But many individuals believe that it is expensive. In reality, schools receive funds for special education programs. Only a small portion goes to special education from the school budget.

Myth 4: Those with Deafness Can Read Lips

Truth: Many people believe that individuals with hearing loss can read lips. But that is not true. It’s because these people usually use a mixture of facial expressions and body signs to give a message to the people near them. 

Myth 5: Autism is a Severely Debilitating Condition

Truth: Autism has three levels. The last level (level 3) is the most debilitating. It is also known as severe ASD. Physical symptoms such as gastrointestinal problems and epilepsy can even make the condition worse. 

Usually, it is not safe for anyone to live with a severely autistic adult or a teenager. This means if you fail to manage the behavior of people with severe autism, it can be deadly. The extreme behavior may be due to sensory overload, physical pain, or frustration.

Myth 6: Disabled People Are in Frequent Pain

Truth: Pain in the disabled differs from one individual to another. Few conditions are more painful than others. Typically, they are not in constant pain. They experience pain and illness like other people.

Myth 7: Wheelchair Users Are Bound

Wheelchairs come with their own stereotypes. Each user has a broad assortment of mobility impairments. People that depend on wheelchairs may see their life confining, restrictive, and limiting. 

But the opposite is true. Wheelchairs are essential tools for mobility and independence. It means they allow individuals with limited mobility to get around much more easily. A well-fitted wheelchair also offers users some postural support. Thus, the terms such as “confined to a wheelchair” or “wheelchair bound” should be removed. 

Although many stereotypes exist, it is possible for you and other people to change the perception of disabled people and create an equal world. Start contributing today……