scholarly journals PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC METHODS USED FOR WORK WITH FAMILIES RAISING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Yuri Kovno ◽  
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Khrystyna Saiko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Psychological Resources ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Supportive Psychotherapy ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Raising Children ◽  
Life Problems

Modern practical psychotherapy structurally includes several areas and profiles, among which one of the first places is occupied by family psychotherapy, in particular, systemic family psychotherapy. Such psychotherapy for families raising children with special educational needs is of particular importance. Psychological support for mentioned families should be aimed at creating the social and psychological conditions restoring emotional well-being of parents having children with special educational needs and favourable for these children’s development. Family psychotherapy can take various forms and directions aimed at families raising children with special educational needs. One of the best formats of corrective and supportive psychotherapy for these families is psychotherapeutic assistance, psychotherapy aimed at actuation of family members’ personal and psychological resources, especially children with psychological difficulties. Revealed significant shortcomings and mistakes become a self-disclosure tool necessary for positive personal changes and personality manifestations in the form of internal mental states and external behavioural reactions. Repeated psychotherapeutic influences on the behavioural models used by parents of children with special educational needs help them to better understand their children, their behaviour, reduce anxiety, improve self-confidence and confidence in their abilities to overcome life problems. A psychotherapist’s necessary quality is his/her ability to maintain a positive attitude towards a client or, to say more correctly, faith in the positive existential foundation, which should be freed from life blockages and false personality defences. Only in this case, the psychotherapist can simultaneously maintain a open, natural communication and at the same time not react with negative emotions to the client’s negative manifestations. We have found that the rejection of their children by parents of autistic children is associated with negativism, irritability, increased anxiety and depression, rigidity. Increased anxiety among parents with autistic children increases their irritation, resentment, and guilt.

scholarly journals School absences and exclusions experienced by children with learning disabilities and autistic children in 2016/17 in England

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-212
Author(s):  
Chris Hatton
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Physical Assault ◽  
Learning Difficulty ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
School Absences ◽  
Fixed Period

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine data on absences and exclusions from school amongst children with learning disabilities and autistic children in England in 2016/2017. Design/methodology/approach Data were drawn from Department for Education statistics for the school year 2016/2017 on school absences (authorised and unauthorised) and school exclusions (fixed-period and permanent) for children in the primary special educational needs categories of moderate learning difficulty (MLD), severe learning difficulty (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulty (PMLD) and autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Findings Authorised school absence rates were higher for all groups of children investigated compared to children without special educational needs, primarily due to illnesses and health-related appointments. Rates of unauthorised school absences were low. Rates of fixed-period and permanent school exclusions were higher for children with MLD and ASD compared to children without SEN, and lower for children with SLD and PMLD. Reasons given for exclusions were similar across children (persistent disruptive behaviour, physical assault against a pupil, verbal abuse against an adult), although physical assault against an adult was also commonly mentioned for children with SLD, PMLD or ASD. Social implications Reducing school absences for children with learning disabilities and autistic children will involve co-ordination of health and social care support arrangements to ensure they are convenient and efficient for children and families. In terms of exclusions, schools need to consider the extent to which they are making reasonable adjustments for children with learning disabilities and autistic children. Originality/value This paper presents in one place statistics concerning school absences and school exclusions for children with learning disabilities and autistic children in England.

scholarly journals Perspectives of Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs: Self-Efficacy and School Supports During COVID-19

2022 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Whitley ◽  
Ian Matheson ◽  
Jacqueline Specht ◽  
Jeffrey MacCormack
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Academic Supports ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Emotional Supports ◽  
Remote Learning

The role of parents in supporting at-home learning increased dramatically in the spring of 2020. Schools in most Canadian provinces closed physically due to COVID-19, and remote-learning options were quickly developed to ensure continued education for students. Many students with special educational needs, who typically benefit from a range of supports from school, became reliant on parents to provide means of access to and participation in remote learning. Using an online survey, we explored the perceptions of 263 Canadian parents of children with special education needs with regard to their self‑efficacy and supports from schools. We conducted multiple linear regression analyses for each of three dependent variables (academic supports, parent self‑efficacy, and social-emotional supports); independent variables included student grade level, education placement, and total school-provided supports prior to the pandemic. Findings indicated that most parents engaged in remote learning and lacked confidence in their ability to support the learning of their child. Parent self-efficacy was related to social-emotional supports from schools and not to academic supports. Parents of children in elementary grades, and of those who had received more supports from school prior to COVID‑19, reported feeling better supported in social-emotional areas by the school. Schools should explore ways of building strong collaborative relationships between educators and parents, as well as continuing to find ways of supporting families and students in both in- and out-of-school places. The pandemic, and school-building closures, have reminded us how partnerships between parents and schools are crucial for the well-being of all involved.  

scholarly journals Personal characteristics of parents of children with special educational needs in education

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (4) ◽  
pp. 197-204
Author(s):  
A.S. Mambetalina ◽  
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M.D. Muratova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Parental Attitude ◽  
Psychological Defense ◽  
Raising Children ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Factor Of Influence

The article examines the study of personal characteristics of parents of children with special educational needs in education (SEN) in the city of Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. Today, the problem of studying a family, raising children with special needs in education is relevant and requires extensive research. This is confirmed by the large number of children with SEN in Kazakhstan. The study is aimed in particular at studying the factor of influence of certain parental personality traits and characteristics (mechanisms of psychological defense, coping-strategy and guilt conscience) on the child and on his abilities and success in educational and correctional processes. The scientific novelty of the results of this article lies in the correlation between the personal characteristics of the parents of children with SEN with the data that determine the parental attitude towards the child and the impact of the studied indicators of the parents on the child’s progress in correctional and specialized educational programs.

Experiences of children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families in the United Kingdom during the coronavirus pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-235
Author(s):  
Brian O’Hagan ◽  
Stephen Kingdom
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
External Support ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Need For Support ◽  
Withdrawal Of Support

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the experiences of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families during the coronavirus pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on research gathered and collated by three different organisations working with families of children and young people with SEND. Findings There were a number of common findings across all three surveys. In particular: the rapid collapse of external support for children and families; the reduction/withdrawal of support exacerbated the stress and exhaustion already experienced by many families; it proved very difficult to establish home learning and get adequate support from schools; there was little government recognition of families’ vulnerability and need for support; and, paradoxically, a significant minority of children and families reported increased well-being. Originality/value Findings carry clear implications both for the provision of child and family support during any further lockdowns and, more generally, in respect of government policy and funding of family support.

scholarly journals FAMÍLIA E BEM-ESTAR: CONTRIBUTOS PARA UMA EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 375
Author(s):  
Sara Alexandre Felizardo ◽  
Esperança Do Rosário Ribeiro ◽  
Ana Paula Cardoso ◽  
Sofia Campos
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract.FAMILY AND WELL-BEING: CONTRIBUTIONS TO INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIn our times, research on the well-being and quality of life have come to assume a central role in the discourses and practices of professionals working in the area of people with psychosocial frailty. The scientific literature emphasizes the vastness of this line of study, which also has gained visibility in research on families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), in particular, the influence of social support (formal and informal) in dimensions related to health and well-being of caregivers. Diener (2009) provides a definition of subjective well-being as an evaluative response of individuals with regard to his own life, in terms of satisfaction (cognitive element of the evaluation), in terms of affectivity (stable emotional element). In an inclusive approach and in line with national and international guidelines, we recognize the role of parents in defending the interests of the children and educational decision-makers participating in the educational process, so that the promotion of health and well-being are key areas in the context of educational and therapeutic intervention. This study aims to make a comparative analysis of parents of children with and without special educational needs, with regard to social support (size of social network and satisfaction with support) and parental well-being (life satisfaction). The study sample consists of 152 and 149 caregivers, respectively, parents of children with and without SEN. The statistical analysis reveals that the two groups of parents have significant differences in well-being and partly on social support (satisfaction with support). Regarding the subgroups of parents of children with SEN (cognitive, motor and Autism Spectrum Disorders) we observed statistical differences; parents of children with autism showed significantly higher values in social support (availability of support and satisfaction with support) and satisfaction with life.Keywords: inclusive education, life satisfaction, parental well-being, social supportResumo.Hodiernamente, as pesquisas sobre o bem-estar e qualidade de vida têm vindo a assumir uma centralidade nos discursos e nas práticas dos profissionais que intervêm na área das populações com fragilidade psicossocial. A literatura científica acentua a vastidão desta linha de estudo, a qual também tem ganho visibilidade no âmbito da investigação sobre as famílias de crianças e jovens com Necessidades Educativas Especiais (NEE), em particular, sobre a influência do suporte social (formal e informal) nas dimensões relacionadas com a saúde e o bem-estar dos cuidadores. Diener (2009) apresenta uma definição de bem-estar subjetivo como sendo uma resposta avaliativa das pessoas relativamente à sua própria vida, quer em termos de satisfação (elemento cognitivo da avaliação), quer em termos de afectividade (elemento emocional estável). No quadro de uma abordagem inclusiva e, em convergência com as orientações nacionais e internacionais, reconhecemos o papel dos pais na defesa dos interesses educativos dos filhos e decisores participantes no processo educativo, pelo que a promoção da sua saúde e bem-estar constituem áreas chave no contexto da intervenção educativa e terapêutica. O presente estudo tem como propósito fazer uma análise comparativa dos pais de crianças com e sem necessidades educativas especiais, no que concerne ao suporte social (dimensão da rede social e satisfação com o apoio) e ao bem-estar parental (satisfação com a vida). A amostra é constituída por 152 e 149 cuidadores, respetivamente, pais de crianças com e sem NEE. As análises estatísticas revelam que os dois grupos de pais apresentam diferenças significativas no bem-estar e, parcialmente, no suporte social (satisfação com o suporte). Relativamente aos subgrupos de pais de crianças com NEE (problemas cognitivos, motores e Perturbações do Espectro do Autismo) observamos diferenças estatísticas; os progenitores das crianças com autismo revelam valores significativamente mais elevados no suporte social (disponibilidade do suporte e satisfação com o suporte) e na satisfação com a vida.Palavras-chave: educação inclusiva, bem-estar parental, satisfação com a vida, suporte social, necessidades educativas especiais

scholarly journals Psychological analysis of sociogram and biographical method for investigating parents of children with special educational needs

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-120
Author(s):  
Bohdana Andreyko ◽  
Iryna Subashkevych
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Raising Children ◽  
Symbiotic Relationships ◽  
Psychological Analysis ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
Special Children

Aim. In order to provide psychological counselling, it is necessary to properly diagnose and study the psycho-emotional states, psychological makers of parents raising children with special educational needs (SEN). Methods. In the diagnostic and practical work with parents of children with SEN, we used the text analysis method and the biographical method (including projective techniques lifeline, my autobiography), which combine diagnostic and psychotherapeutic scientific results. Family sociogram technique (Eidemiller, 2002) and its modified version (Tkachova, 2014) are used to study interpersonal family relationships and the nature of communication. The article analyses the scientific data and approaches to the study of problems faced by parents, arising from the condition of their child; emotional states of parents raising a child with SEN; stage of experience of the birth of their child. Results. Intervention is focused on the present and future. If the experience of the past comes up, it is used for the benefit of achieving certain goals. An important result of the study to be worked on is that parents of special children mention only their family and children, but forget about their own wellbeing. Children with SEN are surrounded by care and love, parents seek symbiotic relationships with children trying to satisfy all their needs, protect from difficulties, offer boundless love and sometimes over-protection. Conclusion. Knowledge of psychological stages identified within the theory of grief helps professionals understand when and how it is better to intervene in the situation taking into account the characteristics of a particular family and individual reactions.

scholarly journals Preocupações e expectativas dos pais de crianças com Necessidades Educativas Especiais (NEE) em Portugal

2019 ◽  
pp. 119-132
Author(s):  
Carla Barbosa ◽  
Ivone Neves
Keyword(s):  
Private School ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Educational Support ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Professional Integration ◽  
Social Nature ◽  
Qualitative Nature

Resumo Esse estudo expõe as preocupações, expectativas e prioridades dos pais de crianças/ jovens com Necessidades Educativas Especiais (NEE), quando seus filhos frequentam o contexto educativo. Na pesquisa empírica de natureza qualitativa, entrevistaram-se pais de crianças com NEE que frequentavam o pré-escolar, 1º, 2º 3º ciclos e ensino secundário de uma instituição escolar privada do Porto, Portugal. Nos dados coletados, concluímos que fatores de natureza pessoal, educativa e social influenciam as prioridades, preocupações e expectativas dos pais na integração de seus filhos com NEE, no contexto educativo. Destacam-se práticas educativas inclusivas, ensino com capacidade de resposta estrutural, organizativa e humana às NEE, onde as competências de todas as crianças e jovens são válidas; escola e docente que trabalhem em colaboração com as famílias na continuidade dos apoios educativos. Expectativas de felicidade e bem-estar são esperadas também, assim como a valorização e integração profissional na sociedade. Palavras-chave: Inclusão Escolar. Necessidades Educativas Especiais. Família. Abstract This study exposes the concerns, expectations and priorities of the parents of children/youth with Special Educational Needs (SEN), when their children attend the educational context. In the empirical research of qualitative nature, it was interviewed parents of children/youngsters with SEN who attended the preschool, 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles and secondary education of a private school in Porto, Portugal. In the collected data, we concluded that factors of a personal, educational and social nature influence the priorities, concerns and expectations of the parents in the integration of their children with SEN in the educational context. It is emphasized inclusive educational practices, teaching with capacity of structural, organizational and human answer to the SEN, where the competences of all children and young people are valued; school and teacher that work in collaboration with families in the continuity of educational support. Expectations of happiness and well-being are also expected, as well as the valorization and professional integration in society. Keywords: School inclusion. Special educational needs. Family.

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