Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, back-to-school has been hard for most students, but it can be an even bigger challenge for some who live with mental, intellectual, or emotional challenges.
As Manitoba students get used to wearing face masks and staying socially distanced in the classroom, a local foster parent who works with schools on strategies to help kids with intellectual challenges states that the changes can be confusing.
Many children with complex trauma or brain differences or learning difficulties act out in ways that are confusing to us. Children who take their cues from people’s facial expressions will find it hard since face masks can be a barrier as well as social distancing for those who depend on touch.
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