CHARACTERISTICS IN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION AND SELF-SERVICE IN CHILDREN WITH PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Abstract

Her master thesis is presented on 153 pages, with an introduction, a theoretical part, a research part, an analysis and an interpretation of the results, conclu­sions with proposed measures, literature and supple­ments. The results of the research are presented with 37 tables and graphs.    

She states the task of her research in the introduction, i.e. possibilities and characteristics in the motor de­velopment, communication, socialization and self-service in children with moderate psychic develop­mental disabilities, regardless of whether they are in­cluded in a stationary institution (one group of ex­aminees) or in the special primary schools (the other group of examinees).

The third part deals with the moderate mental retar­dation with definition, etiology, classification and the motor development, communication, socialization and self-service.

The research part defines the subject, aims, tasks, hy­potheses, variables, methods, techniques and instru­ments. The analysis of the pattern is given, explaining that two groups of examinees are observed and the results are compared.

The first four items in the analysis and interpretation part state the assessment of the motor development, communication, socialization and self-service in chil­dren with moderate psychic developmental disabili­ties. The fifth item presents the correlation between the four examined areas and states a correlation be­tween them:

·         motor and socialization;

·         motor and communication;

·         motor and self-service;

·         socialization and communication;

·         socialization and self-service;

·         communication and self-service.

The obtained data of this research indicate that up­bringing and education process regardless of where it is realized leads to children’s development. The chil­dren with moderate psychic developmental disabili­ties show a low level of development in the areas covered with this research, compared to the develop­mental norms that are generally accepted. The chil­dren with moderate psychic developmental disabili­ties regardless of the age and the level of cognitive functioning have disharmonized motor development.

These results can be elevated to a higher level with applying a systematic, multi-modeled, comprehen­sive, and intensive program adapted to any child ac­cording to his/her possibilities and abilities.

She directs to the proposed measures:

·         coordination between the professionals who par­ticipate in the children’s treatment;

·         early detection and assessment of the special needs;

·         following up the treatment and the results of the treatment;

·         working with the families;

·         following up and applying new practical and theo­retical experiences;

·         permanent innovation of the program for working with these children.