More schools urged to set up special education programmes

Fong (third from left, on the floor) giving the thumbs up at the multi-sensory therapy classroom at SK Dato Laksamana Raja Mahkota in Teluk Intan with her club members.

CHILDREN with special needs should be sent to schools with special education programmes so that they can learn effectively, says a community service director.

Fong Seow Kai Chuan, who is with the Teluk Intan Rotary Club, said children with special needs should not be kept at home but should be sent to school so they get the opportunity to learn.