Stop passing baseless judgements!

In an age where we speak of universal values, global education and inclusion there are still many educated and qualified people referring to students having learning difficulties as ‘abnormal’. This is, indeed, sad because they may pass a remark without giving it a second thought and as a result, it leaves pain in the hearts of those students or parents who are dealing with these difficulties.

No one likes to be labelled, and more so labelled incorrectly. Sometimes, this fear of being labelled encourages parents of these students to hide the difficulties and discourage their children from coming out to seek support from the right sources. It is proven that early intervention and support can help and benefit immensely.

It is not that anyone would do so on purpose, but it is just that people are not yet aware that these are not students who cannot learn, rather they have their own special way of learning. It is all about how well we perceive the issue and work around it.

It is important that the public sheds light on this noble cause and spreads awareness about learning difficulties. In turn, more people will gain a wider understanding rather than pass baseless judgements based on incomplete knowledge and lack of awareness.

It is about doing things your own way and what makes me smile is all the instances in which these students with learning difficulties outsmart their peers.

- The readers is an Indian teacher based in Sharjah