Dependent Children Research Articles

Evaluating the relationship between income inequality, renewable energy and energy poverty in the V4 countries

The European Union has prioritized addressing energy poverty, as outlined in the “Clean Energy for all Europeans Package”. The recent international context dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia war in Ukraine, have exacerbated this issue because of the substantial energy prices growth. Since eradicating energy poverty necessitates long-term policy implementation, the primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of income inequality and other economic and social factors (output per capita, renewable energy use) on energy poverty as measured by three indicators (total utility bill arrears, utility bill arrears for households with dependent children, population unable to maintain adequate). The findings based on mean group estimators for the V4 (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia) countries from 2005 to 2022 suggest that income inequality, proxied by the Gini index, exacerbates energy poverty. However, sustainable economic growth has the potential to alleviate energy poverty. Policy recommendations include reducing income inequality, reforming renewable energy policies, to encourage the development of renewable energy sector and green industries.

Parenting under pressure: a cross-sectional questionnaire study of psychological distress, parenting concerns, self-efficacy, and emotion regulation in parents with cancer.

As many as one in four adults with cancer have children under 18 years. Balancing parenting and cancer is challenging and can be a source of psychological distress. This study aimed to examine psychological distress in parents with cancer and its associations with parenting concerns, self-efficacy, and emotion regulation. This was a cross-sectional questionnaire study of 406 parents (aged 25-60 years) diagnosed with cancer within the last 5 years, with at least one dependent child (≤ 18 years). Parents completed questionnaires on psychological distress (DASS-21), parenting concerns (PCQ), self-efficacy (GSE), emotion regulation (ERQ), mental and physical health, and sociodemographics. Data were analysed using multiple logistic regressions on depression (yes/no), anxiety (yes/no), and stress (yes/no). Higher parenting concerns were associated with greater odds of depression (OR = 2.33, 95% CI: 1.64-3.31), anxiety (OR = 2.30, 95% CI: 1.64-3.20), and stress (OR = 3.21, 95% CI: 2.20-4.69) when adjusting for health and sociodemographic factors. Poorer self-efficacy was associated with increased odds of anxiety (OR = 0.94, 95% CI: 0.89-0.99, p < 0.05), whereas lower use of cognitive reappraisal and higher use of expressive suppression increased the odds of depression (OR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.59-0.98 | OR = 1.46, 95% CI: 1.18-1.80). The findings highlight the complexity of parental well-being in relation to parenthood and cancer, stressing the need for interventions that address relevant psychological factors to improve overall mental health in this population.

Return Intentions of Romanian Migrants From the United Kingdom: An Exploratory Approach

Return migration is a complex phenomenon driven by a combination of individual, familial, societal, and economic factors. This study aims to discover the key reasons that limit return intentions of Romanian migrants from United Kingdom to their country of origin. Using a mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods, semi-structured interviews with experts involved in the integration of Romanians in the United Kingdom, and an online survey among Romanian migrants, this study identifies a series of factors that determine Romanian workers’ return intentions. The results indicate that available jobs in the communities of origin in Romania where they have families, and where family solidarity networks are created, are important drivers of return migration. The need to improve government measures to stimulate the return of Romanian workers must be seen in the broader context of the functionality of families with migrant workers, considering both the positive and negative consequences of labour migration for the quality of family life, and the care provision for dependents (children and elderly people).

Pengaruh Pola Asuh Orang Tua Terhadap Kemandirian Anak Usia Dini

Children's independence is an important character to be built from an early age and is influenced by parenting patterns. Parenting has an important role in shaping children's independence. This study aims to compare several aspects of research results between 2019 and 2024. This study used a Systematic Review or Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) method. The results showed that parenting has a significant influence on early childhood independence. Parenting that provides a combination of freedom clear boundaries, and balanced shows a fairly high correlation of 0.674 which indicates that it is very influential on children's independence. While the very low correlation result of 0.002 indicates that other factors that may be more dominant in influencing children's independence may play a greater role than parenting patterns.

Coverage and Access Changes During Medicaid Unwinding

States resumed Medicaid eligibility redeterminations, which had been paused during the COVID-19 public health emergency, in 2023. This unwinding of the pandemic continuous coverage provision raised concerns about the extent to which beneficiaries would lose Medicaid coverage and how that would affect access to care. To assess early changes in insurance and access to care during Medicaid unwinding among individuals with low incomes in 4 Southern states. This multimodal survey was conducted in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas from September to November 2023, used random-digit dialing and probabilistic address-based sampling, and included US citizens aged 19 to 64 years reporting 2022 incomes at or less than 138% of the federal poverty level. Medicaid enrollment at any point since March 2020, when continuous coverage began. Self-reported disenrollment from Medicaid, insurance at the time of interview, and self-reported access to care. Using multivariate logistic regression, factors associated with Medicaid loss were evaluated. Access and affordability of care among respondents who exited Medicaid vs those who remained enrolled were compared, after multivariate adjustment. The sample contained 2210 adults (1282 women [58.0%]; 505 Black non-Hispanic individuals [22.9%], 393 Hispanic individuals [17.8%], and 1133 White non-Hispanic individuals [51.3%]) with 2022 household incomes less than 138% of the federal poverty line. On a survey-weighted basis, 1564 (70.8%) reported that they and/or a dependent child of theirs had Medicaid at some point since March 2020. Among adult respondents who had Medicaid, 179 (12.5%) were no longer enrolled in Medicaid at the time of the survey, with state estimates ranging from 7.0% (n = 19) in Kentucky to 16.2% (n = 82) in Arkansas. Fewer children who had Medicaid lost coverage (42 [5.4%]). Among adult respondents who left Medicaid since 2020 and reported coverage status at time of interview, 47.8% (n = 80) were uninsured, 27.0% (n = 45) had employer-sponsored insurance, and the remainder had other coverage as of fall 2023. Disenrollment was higher among younger adults, employed individuals, and rural residents but lower among non-Hispanic Black respondents (compared with non-Hispanic White respondents) and among those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Losing Medicaid was significantly associated with delaying care due to cost and worsening affordability of care. The results of this survey study indicated that 6 months into unwinding, 1 in 8 Medicaid beneficiaries reported exiting the program, with wide state variation. Roughly half who lost Medicaid coverage became uninsured. Among those moving to new coverage, many experienced coverage gaps. Adults exiting Medicaid reported more challenges accessing care than respondents who remained enrolled.

Sociodemographic predictors of parenting stress among mothers in socio-economically deprived settings in rural and urban Kenya and Zambia

Parental stress occurs when parenting demands exceed the resources available to cope with parenting. Previous research has identified household wealth, educational level, marital status, age, and number of dependent children as predictors of parental stress. However, limited evidence exists from sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated the sociodemographic predictors of parenting stress among mothers in Kenya and Zambia. This cross-sectional study utilised baseline secondary data from parenting intervention programs implemented in Kisumu County (rural Kenya), Nairobi County (Urban Kenya), and Chisamba District (rural Zambia). Out of 913 caregivers recruited for the parenting program, 844 with complete data were included in the analysis. The mean age was 1.0 (SD = 0.7) years. Parental stress was measured using the Parental Stress Score (PSS) tool and demographic questionnaires were used to collect demographic information. Mean PSS were compared across study sites, and a multiple linear regression model was used to examine associations between sociodemographic predictors (household income, educational level, marital status, maternal age, child age, and number of children aged < 5 years) and PSS, adjusting for clustering and other predictors. From the results, the mean PSS in rural Kenya was 37.6 [SD = 11.8], in urban Kenya was 48.4 [SD = 4.2], and in rural Zambia was 43.0 [SD = 9.1]. In addition, the significant association between PSS and mothers’ income and educational level was only observed in Kenyan study sites (income: Kenya rural β = -0.40, p < 0.001**; Kenya urban, β = − 0.33, p = .02*; Zambia rural, β = − 0.01, p = 0.7) education: Kenya rural, β = − 0.25, p = .005**; Kenya urban, β = − 0.14, p = 0.07; Zambia rural, β = 0.04, p = 0.3). However, marital status, mother’s age, child’s age, and the number of children below five years were not associated with PSS. The results revealed that mothers’ income and education level were negatively associated with PSS, indicating that higher socioeconomic status can buffer the effects of parental stress.Trial registration Pan African Clinical Trials Registry (https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/) database (ID Number: PACTR20180774832663 Date: 26/July/2018; (ID number: PACTR201905787868050 Date: 06/May/2019.

The Importance of Counseling Interventions for Early Childhood in Improving Emotional and Social Well-Being: A Literature Review

This study looks at how important counseling is for improving the emotional and social health of young children. We evaluated previous research in this area through a review of the literature, highlighting the benefits of counseling in the child's early developmental stages. This study found that timely and targeted counseling interventions in early childhood can improve emotional well-being, social development, and academic achievement. The focus of such interventions is often a counseling approach that is play-based, involves the family, and supports the child's independence. Counseling has also been shown to help young children avoid more serious behavioral or emotional problems in the future. The practical implications of these findings highlight the importance of a holistic approach to supporting early childhood development and highlight the need for investment in mentoring resources at the early childhood education level.

Cracking Under Pressure? Gender Role Attitudes Toward Maternal Employment During COVID-19 in Germany

The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to gender equality, particularly affecting working parents due to disruptions in daycare and school operations. It also impacted labor market opportunities for both men and women. This study investigates shifts in gender role attitudes toward maternal employment in Germany during pandemic lockdowns and subsequent periods of eased restrictions, using combined data from 2008 to early 2022. During the lockdown in early 2021, the study documents a significant decline in egalitarian attitudes, especially for men with dependent children and women without dependent children in the household. The results are discussed and interpreted against the background of various theoretical approaches. During periods of eased restrictions in early 2022, the trend reversed, and gender role attitudes recovered significantly for the same groups. The findings imply that pandemic-related changes in gender role attitudes toward maternal employment were largely transitory. HIGHLIGHTS Gender role attitudes became less egalitarian during the 2021 COVID-19 lockdown in Germany. When restrictions lifted, egalitarian gender role attitudes returned, indicating the changes were largely transitory. Mothers of dependent children, who shouldered most of the additional care burden, demonstrated remarkable stability in views on gender roles. Norm-setting, social diffusion, cognitive dissonance, and defense of a cultural worldview explain variance by gender and presence of children in the household. Public support for maternal employment and childcare infrastructure is important for shaping societal norms.

Analysis of the Implementation and Effectiveness of Thematic Activities under Montessori Educational Philosophy

In the current education system, exploring and analyzing the implementation of thematic activities under the concept of Montessori education has a non-negligible value for improving the quality of teaching and enriching educational theories. Montessori education, as an educational method focusing on children's self-exploration and independent learning, emphasizes the promotion of children's all-round development in daily life, senses, language, mathematics, science and culture in a well-prepared environment through free-choice activities. This educational approach aims to develop children's independence, self-confidence, and creativity. This study aims to explore, through empirical analysis, how thematic activities under the Montessori educational philosophy affect children's learning and development in practical application. Through interviews and observations, this study aims to explore the implementation of thematic activities under the Montessori educational philosophy and their impact on children's development, with a view to providing references and lessons for the practice of Montessori education in China. It promotes the further application and development of Montessori education philosophy, and at the same time provides theoretical and practical basis for improving the quality of education under the current education system.

The perception of burnout and related influencing factors in Tunisian oncology nurses.

Oncology nurses constantly provide emotional support to patients and are confronted with their suffering, which represents chronic stress leading to the development of burnout syndrome. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of burnout and identify associated factors in a sample of oncology nurses. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study with 70 oncology nurses at the Salah Azaiez Institute of Oncology in Tunisia. Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Service Survey. This study follows the STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Guidelines. Burnout affected 60 nurses (85.7%), with a high level in 20% of cases. High scores of emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and low personal accomplishment were recorded in 65.7%, 50%and 25.7% respectively. Emotional exhaustion was associated with higher age, marital status, having 2 or 3 or more dependent children, number of patients under care exceeding 15, professional experience and history of psychiatric problems. Depersonalisation was correlated with age, marital status, professional grade and history of psychiatric problems. Low levels of personal accomplishment increased with the number of patients under care, history of psychiatric problems and the regret of professional choice. Burn-out is a reality in oncology hospital with an alarming rate. Interventions including rationalisation of workload, support groups, training in emotion and stress management would improve the mental health of these nurses and increase their performance. The screening for burnout should be included as a regular practice in health promotion programmes for oncology health professionals, particularly for a vulnerable subgroup that possesses the risk mentioned above factors.

Priorities for enhancing nurses' and social workers’ competence and confidence in helping families support dependent children through parental death. A classic-Delphi survey

BackgroundAnnually, approximately five per cent of dependent children — aged under eighteen years — in the United Kingdom (UK), experience parental death. Nurses and social workers caring for parents with life-limiting illnesses, including cancer, help families support their children. However, these professionals have been found to lack confidence and competence in fulfilling this role.MethodsWe conducted three rounds of a classic-Delphi survey to identify and measure a panel of topic experts’ consensus on the priorities and issues for nurses and social workers when supporting families and children through parental death. The Delphi survey was conducted with a panel of UK topic experts (n=43) including lead health and social care professionals (n=30), parents bereaved of a partner whilst parenting dependent children (n=6), academics (n=4) and bereaved young adults (n=3).ResultsNinety per cent (n=18/20) of the issues for nurses and social workers and all (7/7) of the priorities rated and ordered in the survey achieved consensus. Key priorities were 1) training in opening conversations with families about dependent children, 2) training and support for nurses and social workers to manage their own and others’ emotions arising from conversations with parents about children’s needs regarding parental death, and 3) increasing nurses’ and social workers’ knowledge of sources of information to support families before the death of a parent.ConclusionWe identified priorities for UK nurses and social workers. Further research is needed to identify which of these nurses and social workers would benefit most from support, and how any resultant interventions could enhance confidence and competence in helping families to support children through parental death.

Changes in Correlates of Health-Related Quality of Life Between Children with Spina Bifida and Their Parents as Influenced by Their Level of Independence in Toileting Self-Management: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Spina bifida (SB) leads to various complications, such as bladder and bowel disorders, which can significantly impact quality of life (QOL). Parents of children with SB are often heavily involved in bladder and bowel management, which can affect their own QOL. Therefore, transitioning to independent bladder and bowel management is pivotal because it influences the QOL of both children with SB and their parents. In this study, we investigated changes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among children with SB and their parents in the process of attaining independence in bladder and bowel self-management. Methods Children with SB aged 8-17 years and their parents completed the Japanese version of the QOL assessment in SB for children/teenagers (QUALAS-C/T-J) and the Short Form-8 (SF-8). Independence in bladder and bowel management was assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS). We calculated the correlation between children's or parents' HRQOL and the children's level of independence in bladder and bowel management. Additionally, we conducted a Mann-Whitney U test on the scores of the higher and lower independence groups. The correlation between parent and child HRQOL was analyzed by dividing children's independence into two groups. Results This study consisted of 83 parent-child pairs. Parents' and children's HRQOL and levels of self-management independence were not significantly correlated, either overall or by level of independence. The parent-child group with less independence, especially in bowel management, showed moderate to strong HRQOL correlations, whereas the group with more independence showed weaker correlations. Conclusions The strength of the correlation for parent-child HRQOL was found to change based on the level of independence in bladder and bowel self-management. These results suggest that the strength of parent-child cohesion tends to be pronounced in regard to the children's degree of independence in bowel management.

Advanced parental cancer and adolescents: Parenting issues and challenges.

An estimated 609,820 child-rearing adults in 2023 died from advanced cancer, affecting 153,675 dependent children. Although children are known to suffer significant distress when a parent is diagnosed with cancer, few studies have described parents' views of their adolescent's behavioral response to their advanced cancer or what the parent did to interpret or manage that response. To describe patient-reported concerns about their adolescent and how they responded to their adolescent's behavior. Single occasion interviews were administered to 6 adolescent-rearing parents with Stage IV cancer. Interviews were analyzed using inductive content analysis by trained coders. Trustworthiness of results was protected through peer debriefing, coding to consensus, and maintaining an audit trail. The core construct that explained study data was Being There without Taking Over, comprised of 4 domains: Struggling to Read My Child, Attempting to Talk with My Child about My Cancer, Trying to Maintain Optimism, and Understanding My Child. Parents were deeply concerned about the impact of their advanced cancer on their adolescent but were unable to distinguish between cancer-related distress and adolescent angst. They feared initiating cancer-related discussions and struggled with their own feelings of guilt and parental inadequacy but did not turn to professionals for help. Adolescent-rearing patients with advanced disease need to be triaged into services that offer a framework from which parents can interpret their child's behavior and learn ways to have adolescent-appropriate conversations about the cancer. Such services should also help parents gain skills to manage feelings of parental inadequacy and guilt. In the absence of services, parents struggle and do not know how to interpret and respond to their adolescent's cancer-related behavior.

Exploring caregiver perspectives in the context of parental substance use: A qualitative study

BackgroundParental substance use is a substantial public health and safeguarding concern. Research examining the impact of parental substance use upon children is well-established, but there is a lack of research examining how parents/caregivers cope with their parenting role within the context of another parent's substance use, or how best to support these parents/caregivers. ObjectiveThis paper examines the experiences and support needs of parents/caregivers impacted by another parent's substance use. ParticipantsNineteen parents/caregivers from substance exposed families via local community-based voluntary sector support organizations, in urban and rural settings in northeast England. MethodsQualitative, in-depth interviews with caregivers (mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, aged 25 to 65+ years) of dependent aged children (aged 4 to17 years) in substance exposed families. Thematic analysis explored their experiences and support needs. ResultsCumulative stress impacted parents/caregivers in their parenting role, creating further challenges in caring for children impacted by another parent's substance use. Parents/caregivers felt their needs went unrecognized by support services, and interactions with statutory services frequently exacerbated their stress. Parents/caregivers worried about what to disclose to children about substance use and how and when to do this. ConclusionParents/caregivers attempted to mitigate the risk of another parent's substance use upon the children in their care. They often perceived lack of appropriate support specifically for parents/caregivers, particularly considering the extra challenges they faced caring for children in the context of parental substance use. Resources to support parents/caregivers in talking with children about these issues may offer guidance and reassurance to caregivers to alleviate some of their stress.

Caregivers’ perspectives on disaster preparedness and evacuation plan for children relying on home ventilators or home oxygen

Children with medical complexity (CMC) and their caregivers are particularly vulnerable to the pernicious effects of disasters. This multicenter observational investigation in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, aimed to assess caregivers' perspectives on the disaster preparedness for children relying on home ventilators or home oxygen, determine their inclinations towards evacuation, and identify their concerns regarding a disaster. Caregivers of children receiving home care with a ventilator or oxygen therapy were recruited. Participants were administered multiple-choice questions and requested to provide free-text comments about their concerns. As a result, of 99 participants, 49.5 % (N = 49) reported being well-prepared for a disaster. While 27.3 % (N = 27) stated that they would evacuate, 25.2 % (N = 25) stated never evacuate. Caregivers for totally dependent children were more likely to decline evacuation. 68.7 % (N = 68) reported never having discussed with medical professionals about disaster preparedness. 44.4 % (N = 44) reported not having a backup power supply. 66.7 % (N = 66) expressed concerns about residing in an evacuation shelter. Other concerns included power outages, inadequate resources, and a lack of feasible evacuation options. In conclusion, Many caregivers perceive that they are insufficiently prepared for a disaster. Caregivers have a diverse range of concerns about disasters. Medical professionals and other stakeholders should recognize caregivers’ difficulties and promote communications about disaster preparedness.Practice Implications.Professionals engaged in the care of CMC should acknowledge unique needs of children and their caregivers, assure them of their right to survive during a disaster, and facilitate discussions about preparedness. The viewpoints of children and their caregivers should be taken into consideration when making decisions about policy and infrastructure adjustments.

‘It's the kids that suffer’: Exploring how the UK's benefit cap and two‐child limit harm children

AbstractThe benefit cap and the two‐child limit reduce entitlement for households claiming means‐tested benefits and disproportionately affect households with dependent children. This article explores the harms the policies are doing to children through drawing upon data collected from interviews with parents affected by the benefit cap and the two‐child limit. To investigate the impacts of these policies we draw on the Investment Model and the Family Stress Model, models principally developed by quantitative scholars seeking to understand how economic disadvantage adversely affects children over the longer‐term. While there has been frequent quantitative analysis of these models, there has been very little qualitative engagement with them: this article directly addresses this gap in the literature. We show that the benefit cap and the two‐child limit cause multiple and severe overlapping harms to children, principally by exacerbating and deepening financial economic disadvantage. Our research evidence illuminates causal processes underpinning both the Investment Model and the Family Stress Model, but also reveals additional harms that are not foregrounded by either model. We conclude by calling for the removal of both policies as a vital first step in reducing child poverty, and further reflect on the need for greater recognition of the harm child poverty does to experiences of childhood; as well as to their future selves.

Very Long-Term Functional Outcomes and Dependency in Children With Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

To assess the daily function of children with anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis (NMDARe) after a minimal follow-up of 5 years. Patients 18 years and younger by the time of disease onset, whose serum and CSF were studied in our center between 2013 and 2017, were included in the study. Patients' daily life function was assessed by their physicians using a 15-domain question format (Liverpool Outcome Score). Of 76 patients, 8 (11%) died and 68 were followed for a mean of 7.1 years (SD 1.5 years, range: 5.0-10.1). Three outcome patterns were identified: full recovery (50; 73%); behavioral and school/working deficits (12; 18%); and multidomain deficits (6; 9%) involving self-care ability, behavioral-cognitive impairment, and seizures. Younger age of disease onset was significantly associated with multidomain deficits (OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.02-2.4, p = 0.04), particularly in children younger than 6 years, among whom 8 of 23 (35%) remained sociofamiliar dependent. After a minimal follow-up of 5 years, most children with NMDARe had substantial or full functional recovery, but approximately one-fifth remained with behavioral and school/working deficits. The younger the patient at disease onset, the more probable it was to remain with multidomain deficits and dependent on sociofamiliar support.

Effectiveness of Video Prompting Versus Picture Prompting in Improving Daily Living Skills of Autistic Children.

Static picture (SP) schedules are an established intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but the use of video modeling (VM) has not been thoroughly investigated. To compare the effectiveness of VM prompts versus SP prompts in improving autistic children's independence with daily living skills. An experimental alternating treatment design. Approved private school for children with disabilities. Seventeen participants (13 male and 4 female; ages 9-18 yr) with an ASD diagnosis. Visual prompts using a tablet were provided during task participation, with data collected in two phases. Type and frequency of the prompts required to complete the task were documented for each participant during the intervention session. Both VM and SP conditions resulted in improvements in at least one phase. Most participants demonstrated a decrease in the number of required cues to complete the task and an increase in independence to complete the task. The decrease in number of cues required from baseline to end of data collection indicated clinically meaningful improvement in task completion. Both VM and SP prompts resulted in an increase in independence in daily living skills, with most participants demonstrating improvement in either condition, indicating that the use of visual prompts (either VM or SP) is effective with the ASD population. Plain-Language Summary: Occupational therapy practitioners who work with autistic children and adolescents often identify improving daily living skills as a goal area. Findings from this study build on evidence that supports the use of a visual aid (either static picture or video modeling) to improve autistic children's acquisition of daily living skills. The findings also highlight emerging evidence related to the level of function and effectiveness associated with the type of visual cue. Positionality Statement: This article primarily uses identity-first language (i.e., autistic person) and at times person-first language (i.e., person with autism) to reflect the variability in the language preferences of the autism community (Lord etal., 2022).

Helping patients prepare their dependent children for parental death: mixed-methods evaluation of a codeveloped training programme for palliative and allied healthcare professionals in the UK

ObjectivesTo evaluate how the codesigned training programme, ‘No conversation too tough’, can help cancer, palliative and wider healthcare professionals support patients to communicate with their dependent children when a parent...

SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN THE CONTEXT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

The article discusses the barriers to accessibility in Ukraine, as well as the universally acceptedhuman values on which an inclusive environment should be based. It emphasizes that educationalinstitutions must ensure that all children have access to an inclusive educational environment byproviding a range of necessary services tailored to the different educational needs of children.The research methods used in the article are theoretical, involving the analysis of scientific literatureon the implementation of accessibility and inclusive educational environments, as well as theirimpact on the quality of life of children with special educational needs.The aim of the article is to determine the role of parents in the socialization of a child with specialeducational needs in the context of an inclusive educational environment and the key principles ofpartnership between the social pedagogue and them.The article provides an algorithm for parents or legal representatives on how to arrange for a childwith special educational needs to be taught in an inclusive class or group.The article analyzes the features of the partnership between the social pedagogue and the parents ofchildren with special educational needs. It provides advice for parents or legal representatives on thesocialization of a child with special educational needs in the context of an inclusive educationalenvironment (finding ways to help a child with special educational needs realize their significance;strengthening the child's independence, encouragement, and self-confidence; developing skills formaking correct life decisions; supporting and encouraging the development of friendships;developing self-advocacy skills).