Children with special needs refers to those children who require special attention and specific necessities than other children. These necessities arise due to different reasons including, Chronic or terminal illness, physical impairments, psychological traits, cognitive components etc.

Each individual is distinct and unique. They differ in intelligence, aptitude, interests, attitude and other personality traits. Children could be termed as gifted learners, underachievers, low achiever, learning disabled, mentally challenged and physically disabled based on their abilities. Learning disabilities include, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, auditory and visual processing disorders etc. Physical disabilities include, Musculoskeletal disabilities and Neuromuscular disabilities.

In order to promote greater acceptance and inclusion of children with special needs we must follow some steps.

1. Individual differences must be understood- Teacher must address a variety of individual differences. Students should be able to show and motivate teachers to modulate their lessons according to there differences.

2. Proper assessment- Teachers and parents should adequately address the need of the child in a scientifically valid way. Cognitive ability measures, personality questionnaires, interest inventories and other tools must be properly used.

3. Learning styles and activities- Teachers or parents must use wide range of learning styles and activities to allow the child to find atleast a part that fits their abilities and interests. All students are exposed to multiple ways to learn which will allow them to find their favourite way.

4. Foster individual differences- In a classroom or a community no boundaries or standards must be set, so that students could foster their individual differences. Everyone should be equally treated. Even if more attention is given to children with special needs it should not be felt.

5. Scaffolding- It is a method used to help children with learning difficulties. Scaffolding means, to break into small steps or to help students learn in a more effective way. Scaffolding technique differs according to the need of the individual.

Children with special needs also have a place in our society. They must be treated accordingly. They should be given quality education so that they could ensure a job according to their interests. Our attitude and perspectives towards them could always make a difference.