Academically, children with exceptionalities may face challenges such as difficulty understanding or processing information, difficulty with communication, difficulty with motor skills, difficulty with memory, difficulty with problem-solving, difficulty with organization, difficulty with attention, difficulty with executive functioning, and difficulty with social skills. Socially, children with exceptionalities may face challenges such as difficulty understanding social cues, difficulty with communication, difficulty with making and maintaining friendships, difficulty with self-regulation, difficulty with self-advocacy, difficulty with self-esteem, difficulty with social anxiety, and difficulty with understanding and managing emotions.
