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Special Needs Education: How Do We Help Children Catch Up After The Pandemic?

Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Dato Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Consultant Paediatrician and Advisor, National Early Childhood Intervention Council (NECIC)

26-May-22 16:00

Special Needs Education: How Do We Help Children Catch Up After The Pandemic?

Following the pandemic, most children in Malaysia have had a major loss in

education progress. The challenges are even more pronounced for children with special needs, including those with learning difficulties. What has been the impact of the last two years on these vulnerable children, and what should we prioritise to help them catch up in terms of learning, as well as social and emotional development?

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  health policy,  education

Tags:  education,  special needs,  covid-19,  lockdown,  learning difficulties,  disability,  school, 


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