Special Schools and Education

• Posted on April 24, 2008
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• Teaching Braille to a visually impaired child,
• Teaching lip reading to a hearing impaired child, or
• Giving remedial language training to correct a condition caused by a birth defect.

The cost of meals, lodging, and ordinary education supplied by a special school can be included in medical expenses only if the main reason for the child's being there is the resources the school has for relieving the mental or physical disability. You cannot include in medical expenses the cost of sending a problem child to a special school for benefits the child may get from the course of study and the disciplinary methods.