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  • The position of blind and partially sighted children in their peer group
    Maljevac, Mateja, 1985-
    The concept of social integration is one of the fundamentals of inclusion and, at the same time, an indicator that demonstrates the quality of life of special needs people. Apart from acquiring ... academic knowledge, special needs children also need a series of support strategies and adjustment skills in order to equally participate in society. Raising the quality of life is the aim of both inclusive education and education of children and youngsters within specialized institutions. This article sheds some light on certain characteristics of sociometric status of blind and partially sighted children in their peer group, which are the foundation of social acceptance. The research included blind and partially sighted children in inclusive kindergartens and schools, as well as children in the only educational institution for blind and partially sighted in the Republic of Slovenia – Center IRIS. The sample of participants consisted of over 60% of the documented population of blind and partially sighted children in Slovenia aged between 3 and 8. The results show significantly worse position of blind and partially sighted children in comparison to their peers from the earliest age on. What stands out the most is the large share of overlooked children and significantly smaller share of popular children when compared to the peer group. Issues are especially prominent in blind children. In terms of overcoming the issues, the importance of a scientifically founded and professionally planned intervention for each individual child is emphasized.
    Vir: Zbornik radova [Elektronski vir] = Proceedings (str. 499-505)
    Vrsta gradiva - prispevek na konferenci ; neleposlovje za odrasle
    Leto - 2019
    Jezik - angleški
    COBISS.SI-ID - 146621443

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