Naslov
The importance of support in transition periods during education for children with disabilities: The contribution of the Circle of Friends

Autori
Šenjug Užarević, Vedrana ; Krampač-Grljušić, Alerksandra ; Lisak Šegota, Natalija

Vrsta, podvrsta
Radovi u časopisima, znanstveni

Izvornik
Conference procedings Didacgtic Challenges IV: Future Studies in Education Život i škola = Life and school (2023)

Status rada
Prihvaćen

Ključne riječi
transition periods, children with disabilities, support, Circle of Friends

Sažetak
The transition periods during school years are one of the most important life experiences for students with disabilites for the future course of their lives. Based od this fact, support during the transition period from early education (preschool) to primary school, from classroom to subject teaching, from primary to secondary school (and beyond) play an extremely important role in creating a positive atmosphere of acceptance and inclusion, academic achievement, social interactions, support network, and personal growth and developement of the child. In the case of children with disabiliteis, the specifics of their functioning, the need for adaptations and ensuring accessibility of the educational environment make quality and systematic support even more important for a successful transitions. The aim of this article is to present a model for supporting children with disabilities in transition periods. This model represents a personally oriented support planning and is interested in the child's strengths and needs for support and adjustments. It also addresses the social acceptance and inclusion of children with disabilities. Circles of Friends is a modern support model that aimes to include peers in a network of support and friendships. With an overview of important steps and requirements for the implementation of the Circle of Friends as one of the models of support in the transition periods during education for children with disabilities, this paper offers suggestions for a successful transition period. Emphasis was placed on the importance of documentation in the transition process, the key stakeholders and their roles, the stages of transition planning, systematic monitoring and evaluation of the inclusion process and the child’s progress, and the development of further goals and activities in line with the concept of educational inclusion.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijske znanosti

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