The COVID-19 challenge for special needs schools

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For many school children and their parents, the COVID-19 shutdown was challenging, particularly for those students with behavioral issues such as ADHD and autism.

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Published 31 May 2020 8:00am

Updated 31 May 2020 8:05am

By John Baldock

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For many school children and their parents, the COVID-19 shutdown was challenging, particularly for those students with behavioral issues such as ADHD and autism.

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The COVID-19 challenge for special needs schools

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For many school children and their parents, the COVID-19 shutdown was challenging, particularly for those students with behavioral issues such as ADHD and autism.

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For many school children and their parents, the COVID-19 shutdown was challenging, particularly for those students with behavioral issues such as ADHD and autism.

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