It has been discovered that some children have special education needs. The national and provincial departments of education provide a wide range of education services to learners who, due to a range of factors, experience barriers to learning and participation.

These include:

• autism
• behavioural problems
• visual impairment
• tuberculosis
• children in conflict with the law
• neurological and specific learning disabilities
• multidisability
• intellectual disability
• hearing impairment
• communication disorders
• epilepsy
• over-aged learners
• physical disability

These services are provided in ordinary and special schools through a range of service-providers.  Contact the Head Office of the Department of Education at 021 467 2000 for assistance.

Sources

• Proteacher
• Ikamva youth
• Kids Corner