Methods Of Caring For People With Special Needs

Abstract

People with special needs are considered one of the components of society at the level of all countries. It is a category that cannot be marginalized or isolated from it, as it deserves attention and societal embrace. They need to be cared for and their various psychological, physical, mental, psychological, educational, social and even economic needs and requirements met, which differ from the needs of ordinary individuals from their peers in society. Caring for them plays a prominent role in their sense of belonging and their value as positive individuals who contribute to developing and highlighting their capabilities in service of the society in which they live. It also increases their social cohesion and solidarity and prevents them from feeling alienated.

Although it is acknowledged that caring for them is a shared responsibility of all components of society. However, the methods adopted to care for them and look after them are not the same, and take many forms and images, controlled by the different philosophies, policies and orientations of individuals, institutions, societies and countries. Accordingly, this article came to shed light on this category (people with special needs) in society. This is done by highlighting who this category in society is? What is the basis for educating them? What are the methods adopted to care for them? And what are some of their legitimate rights according to international laws?