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Hearing Impaired
A person who is hearing-impaired cannot hear or cannot hear well. A hearing loss above 90 decibels is generally considered deafness, which means that a hearing loss below 90 decibels is classified as a hearing impairment. The ability to hear is essential for proper speech and language development. Hearing problems may be suspected in children who are not responding to sounds or who are not developing their language skills appropriately. It's important to remember that not every child is the same. Children reach milestones at different ages. Talk with doctor who provides your child's healthcare if you are suspicious that your child is not developing speech and language skill.
Speech Impaired
Speech disorders or speech impairments are a type of communication disorder where normal speech is disrupted. This can mean stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment, lisps, etc. Someone who is unable to speak due to a speech disorder is considered mute & that adversely affects a child's educational performance
Autism
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as defined is a complex developmental disorder associated with symptoms that include "persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts" and "restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities."
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is defined as a non progressive disorder of the brain that leads to an inability in performing movements due to lack of muscle coordination or excessive tightness of the muscles. The Cerebral Palsy doesn’t worsen over time (non-progressive). However, the limb or part associated with that damaged part, may experience a steady loss of function as the child grows. These regions may not develop as compared to the other parts of the body. Depending on the extent of brain damage, a cerebral palsy patient may experience intellectual or motor function disabilities. Cerebral Palsy is also often defined as an ‘umbrella term’ as it applies to a compilation of brain associated conditions where there is an abnormality in voluntary movement or co-ordination. elayed Development, is one of the first red flags or earliest symptoms of cerebral palsy a parent can notice in their child.
Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that can cause above-normal levels of hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. People with ADHD may also have trouble focusing their attention on a single task or sitting still for long periods of time. Both adults and children can have ADHD.
Mentally Retarded
When children are labeled "mentally retarded," adults sometimes respond to their failures in ways that stimulate learned helplessness. The generalizability of ...