“Why does she look like that?” or “He talks funny” are some things children may say when they encounter someone who is differently-abled, or has special needs. We sometimes say that children can be cruel, but children can also be kind, accepting and inclusive, if they are taught from a young age that everyone is different in their own ways. But what does being inclusive mean from a child’s eyes, and how do we teach our children to embrace it? We discuss with consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, and parent of a child with special needs, Li-Hsian Choo.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories:  Family/Parenting,  health policy,  education

Tags:  the bigger picture,  health and living,  special needs,  inclusivity,  disabilities,  parenting,  down syndrome,