special needs

• list examples of congenital disorders

  -down's syndrome (intellectual)

  -muscular dystrophy (physical)

  -cerebral palsy (physical)

  -spina bifida (physical)

  -autism (intellectual)
• list effects of having a child/ren with special needs on family

  -financial burden

  -investing a lot of time in taking care of them

  -social exclusion

  -isolation
• how can a person with special needs integrate with the rest of society?

  -sending children to a mainstream school where inclusive educational programmes occur

  -offer opportunities to enrol child/adult in clubs within the community

  -including ramps/lifts for people with physical disabilities

  -educate the family members through educational programmes to raise awareness that people with special needs have the same rights and opportunities
• describe how the government supports people with special needs

  -disability pension

  -pension for the blind

  -blue sticker holder for parking
• list types of support from NGOs to people with special needs

  -richmond foundation

  -razzett tal-hbiberija

  -eden foundation

  -equal partners
• describe different support systems offered by the government.

  -LSEs + learning support assistance

  -special allowances/pensions

  -special transport