GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

This study sought to examine the exceptionalities with emphasis on the gifted children and the challenges of the exceptional children. A child with an exceptionality means a child evaluated as having: Intellectual, Communicative, Sensory, Behavioral, Multiple and Physical disability. Globally, one way children with disabilities are often denied their right to education, while some cases. Children with disabilities are the direct beneficiaries of an inclusive education program. They benefit by being provided with a quality education that suits their needs and abilities. The study concluded that there are various factors affecting aspect of special education attainment such as lack of basic amenities, adequate infrastructure and lack of adequate special education personnel. Higher percentage of children with disabilities are denied and deprived the access to school. One of the recommendations was that children with disabilities should be given friendly approach, the government should make provision for adequate infrastructure to inspire their learning abilities.

KEYWORDS: Challenges, Opportunities, Exceptional and Children