The benefits of imaginative play in children’s physical, psychological, and emotional development have been well researched and documented, especially in the last 75 years according to Psychology Today.
The sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is filled with stories about compassion, mercy, and attention to the needs of his community. There are stories about sahabah who had physical impairments or were blind, community members who had mental challenges, and more.
Communication can appear to be different for certain individuals, and, as in the case of other creations of Allah, it is not always evident through speech. Allah's way of communicating with His chosen people was through Wahees - dreams which give clear indications.
Starting a new school year in the midst of a pandemic can be stressful for anyone; starting a new school year in the midst of a pandemic with a learning disability can be even more difficult.
It goes without saying that all of us have been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Big changes have come to the way we work, shop, socialize, and plan for the future.