Table 1
Summary of Major Themes and Subthemes
| Main Categories | Themes | Description / Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Challenges Faced by the Teacher | 1. Emotional and Physical Challenges | Emotional strain and physical demands of handling students with multiple disabilities. |
| 2. Difficulty in Providing Individualized Instruction | Struggles in designing instruction that fits the learner’s complex and diverse needs. | |
| Educational Strategies Used | 1. Holistic Approach | Focus on cognitive, behavioural, emotional, and physical development. |
| 2. Integration of Behavioural, Emotional, and Life Skills | Inclusion of functional and practical life skills alongside academics. | |
| 3. Play-Based Learning as a Necessity | Use of play and fun activities to reduce stress and foster engagement. | |
| Coping Mechanisms Employed | 1. Collaboration through Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) | Strengthening home-school connection and shared responsibility. |
| 2. Professional Growth through Seminars and Research | Continuous learning to enhance teaching competence and resilience. |