Special Needs Children 
Strut their Talent

The children aged between four and nine competed in the event. Most of them turned up for the event with their parents who cheered them on.Hearing impaired, mentally retarded, spastic and autistic children also danced, sang songs and showcased their artistic skills.

Normal and disabled children together performed to develop healthy bonds among them and boost the confidence level of the children with special needs.

Eduscan in collaboration with Le Meridien hotel in Abu Dhabi organised the event. The main objective of the show was all-round talent development of the children.

There are three Eduscan schools in Abu Dhabi and one in Dubai. Two of them cater to the education needs of special needs children.

Talking to Khaleej Times, Dr Alka Kalra, director, Eduscan in Abu Dhabi, said, “We invited children from Dubai and held the event to foster better social bonds and spread awareness among the community about their responsibility towards the hearing impaired, mentally retarded, spastic and autistic children.” There was a special competition among children who have hidden learning problems, Kalra said.

anwar@khaleejtimes.com