Special Rights Program at Little Em’s
At Little Em’s, we strongly believe in an inclusive and integrated education for all children, where they share joy, help each other overcome challenges, and live in harmony. Each child’s uniqueness – whether in their language, way of exploring the world, or problem-solving approach – enriches and develops their peer group.
Understanding Special Rights
A special rights child is one who, during their development, faces challenges in:
– Body and movement control
– Language and communication
– Behavior and social interactions
– Emotional regulation
– Environmental adaptation
– Cooperation with adults and peers
These challenges may be temporary or persist over time, indicating the child’s right to exceptional support to develop their potential fully.
Our Professional Support
Under Dr. Simona Bossoni, our Special Rights Program Director and Head of the Children Developmental Department at Gia Khang International Hospital (G.I.H.), we provide:
– Comprehensive Assessment
– Complete functional evaluation at G.I.H. using world-leading diagnostic tools
– Educational evaluation at Little Em’s
Assessment of all developmental areas, including:
– Gross and fine motor skills
– Expressive and receptive language
– Social and playing skills
– Cognition
– Personal independence
Ongoing Support
Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.) created collaboratively with teachers and family
Progress monitoring every 4 months or as needed
Specialized teaching support (1:2 teacher-student ratio)
Full integration into the Reggio Emilia Approach® curriculum
Benefits for All Children
Our inclusive environment, where approximately 10% of children are of special rights, benefits the entire community:
For Special Rights Children
– Full participation in curriculum activities
– Development of problem-solving skills with classmates
– Sense of belonging to the community
– Confidence building
– Project exploration with peers
For Their Classmates
– Development of respect for diversity
– Enhanced attention to different communication styles
– Non-verbal negotiation skills
– Greater emotional intelligence
Research shows that children who experience diversity and tolerance in their early years typically become more caring and emotionally intelligent adults with greater potential for leadership success.
Many history-making individuals have had special rights, bringing unique perspectives that changed our world. At Little Em’s, we nurture each child’s unique potential, recognizing that diversity strengthens our entire community and enriches the ‘100 languages’ of our school.
