Life in the Times of Covid 19: A Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities
- Corporate Author
- UNESCO New Delhi
- Collation
- 10 p.
- Resource Language
- English
- Year of publication
- 2020
- Topic
- Diversity / Cultural literacy / InclusivenessGlobalisation and social justice / International understanding
- Resource Type
- Curriculum, teaching-learning materials and guides
- Level of education
- Early childhood care and educationPrimary education
- Region
- Asia and the PacificGlobal
- Place of publication
- New Delhi
The 2019โ20 coronavirus pandemic has affected educational systems worldwide, leading to the widespread closure of schools and universities. The radical changes and ensuing stress brought about by COVID-19 and the lockdown may also result in different sorts of difficulties among these children.
Hence, parents and caregivers of such children must know how to manage and guide their children during this pandemic.
This guideline explains the different aspects that a parent/ caregiver must take into account while taking care of children with special needs. This guideline also addresses the need to maintain the mental health of the parent/ caregiver of children with special needs. The eleven sections in this guideline explain the duties and responsibilities that parents/ caregiver must follow.

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