Children at Primary level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,

The purpose of the study was to identify the problems faced by exceptional children at primary level. All the government institutions for persons with disabilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) constituted the population of the study. The study was delimited to physically handicapped students only. The study was further delimited to seven government institutions for persons with disabilities. From each institute, 5 teachers and 10 students were randomly selected. The study was descriptive in nature therefore a single questionnaire was developed as research instrument for the collection of data. After collection of the data, it was organized, tabulated, analyzed and interpreted. Percentage and chi square were applied for the analysis of data. After statistical analysis, the researchers concluded that curriculum was not designed to meet the needs of special children. Special children were not being taught according to Individualized Educational Programme (I.E.P). Basic educational facilities were not available. Therefore it was strongly recommended that special children should be taught through individualized educational programmes to strengthen their educational attainment. Curriculum should be designed according to the needs of the special children. Mobility aid