Adaptive Capacity of Preschoolers with Special Educational Needs in Inclusive Resource Centres

Abstract

This article addresses the important issue of evaluating the adaptive capacity of preschoolers with special educational needs, focusing on their inclusion alongside typically developing peers. It provides a theoretical analysis of the concept of "children’s adaptive capacity." Educating children with special educational needs requires a multifaceted approach, which includes creating an environment specifically designed for their correction and growth. This environment aims to provide equal opportunities and incorporates specialised educational standards tailored to each child's unique needs. It also follows therapeutic, educational, and developmental programs to promote social adaptation and address developmental challenges. Furthermore, the article explores how children with special educational needs adapt within inclusive resource centers. This includes their adaptation to the specialists conducting assessments, the physical environment, and the methods employed. It explores the challenges of implementing inclusive education and integrating children with special needs into mainstream schools. Finally, the article examines the research foundation and the profiles of respondents involved in studying children’s adaptation to specialists, environments and assessment methods.