One Day In A Central Asian School For Children With Special Needs
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A Day at a Central Asian School for Children with Special Needs
Summary
During a psychology practicum at a Central Asian university, I visited a boarding school for children with special needs. This eye-opening experience highlighted both the challenges faced by the school and the resilience of its students.
Article
As part of my psychology studies at a Central Asian university, I had the chance to visit a boarding school for children with chronic mental illnesses and developmental challenges. This experience left a profound impact on me.
The school was housed in a dilapidated building, nestled on the outskirts of a large city, hidden behind a ravine. Without a guide, finding it proved challenging, and our group of students walked for 40 minutes before arriving at the high fence surrounding the gray structure.
Upon entry, we donned white medical coats and were immediately struck by an unpleasant odor. The director, who greeted us, explained that the number of students had increased, making it difficult to secure donations or financial support. She urged us to donate old clothing, as many of the children's families were uninvolved, and visits from parents were rare.
In the girls’ section, we encountered children of various ages and developmental levels grouped together. Some had physical ailments without mental impairments but were nonetheless treated as if they did. Their daily routine lacked variety, resembling a prison environment rather than a nurturing space. Witnessing this brought tears to our eyes.
The girls, starved for affection, clung to us, expressing hope that their parents would soon take them home. Older girls, experiencing menstruation, were unsure of how to manage, and the understaffed facility struggled to provide adequate support.
The boys’ section presented a similarly bleak scenario: around 35-40 children sat in a bare room, some showing signs of deterioration due to their restrictive environment.
After our visit, many of us were haunted by dreams of the children, struggling to eat or sleep. Compelled to act, some students returned with clothing and toys.
This boarding school reveals a hidden, heartbreaking facet of an otherwise beautiful country with warm people. Now back in the United States, I am hopeful and eager to secure donations and support for the school I visited two years ago.
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