``Every child is unique and capable of learning and developing in divergent ways and at a different rate. Too many children with disabilities have fallen victims to a rigid education system which is not able to meet their individual needs. In order to respond to the needs of each learner, we need to develop appropriate practices and culturally responsive learning environment using child-centred rather than curriculum-centred approach,'' said Anita Julka, reader, department of education of groups with special needs, NCERT, who prepared the manual.

Suggesting a variety of methods on how to deal with kids with different levels of learning disabilities, the manual explains the different approaches one can use while dealing with a child having problems like restlessness, lack in co-ordination or communication, poor spelling or comprehension abilities, difficulties in social interaction and mobility and having sensory impairments among others. ``It is important to detect the problem in the child and then work accordingly. A teacher need to be fully oriented to deal with children with different needs afresh,'' added Julka.