Even though kids with special needs require some extra help with their overall development and some particular areas where they are challenged, their basic needs are same as that of their abled peers. This stands true even when it comes to taking summer vacations. Specially abled children also need to have their summer vacations spent doing interesting recreational and activities. These activities not only help them enjoy their time and engage but also aid their social development and skill sets. Be it creative activities or recreational activities both help your child grow in one way or the other besides them having fun while doing so. Many parents with special needs are more comfortable putting their children in group activities that are designed for children of special needs because of their concern around the safety of their children as well as because parents feel at times their kids do need help around doing certain activities and groups for specials needs children have special educators who can help the kids around with their activities. Having said this, there are parents who prefer to have their specially abledkids indulge in activities alongside their abled peers also and it’s a good idea as per experts also because an inclusive environment helps improve the communication and social skills of children in a better way. Though having them enrolled in a normal group or special group for activities may depend on individual choice, the objective is always the same, viz. engaging your children into activities that enable your kids to develop their fine motor skills, communication skills and explore what could turn out to be their passion and even their occupation for life. Summer activities like indoor sports, cooking, pottery, adventures, outdoor sports, photography and creative activities like dancing, painting, sketching, music, help them come out of their shells and explore their interests, hone their fine motor skills, social skills, communication skills and more. There is every possibility that these explorations and experiences could turn out to be life changing for many kids.
So, if you are a parent of a special abled child, make optimum use of their summer vacations by engaging them into various different group based activities that they enjoy and learn from at the same time.
