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How lockdown could affect SA’s children with special needs

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According to the 2009 general household survey in South Africa, there are an estimated 2.1 million children with disabilities. Picture: Shutterstock
According to the 2009 general household survey in South Africa, there are an estimated 2.1 million children with disabilities. Picture: Shutterstock

The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has placed the education of hundreds of millions of children across the world on hold indefinitely.

In South Africa, schools have been shut down in the national lockdown, placing many children at risk of losing out on learning time.

Particularly at risk are children with special educational needs and disabilities, who have various difficulties. These include physical, behavioural and learning difficulties.

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