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Ravi Prakash Singh
Dimapur, March 29 (EMN): With the increasing number of coronavirus cases across the country, a majority of the state governments have closed down their schools to prevent the spread of Covid-19. As a result, school going children are now restricted within their homes. On one side, it is necessary to do so, keeping in view the severity of the problem. On the other hand, keeping children with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as- intellectual disability, Autism spectrum disorder, specific learning disability and hyperactivity disorder confined inside the house becomes very challenging for parents. Restrictions to stay within the house are causing an increase in behavioural problems among children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as:
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What not to do?
Covid-19 is indeed a challenge for the society, which may be faced through the collective efforts of the citizens of the country. It also gives you more opportunity to spend quality time with your family. With appropriate measures, the effective management of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities is possible at home. For more information and learning resources regarding the teaching and training of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, kindly visit the website of National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disability (Divyangjan), Secunderabad, Telangana at www.niepid.nic.in
Ravi Prakash Singh is a lecturer in Special Education at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disability (Divyangjan),Regional Centre, Navi Mumbai, Maharahstra-410210.Email: niepidrcnm@gmail.com