Students What Should Be Minded When Families With Disabled Children Are Planning A Summer Vacation?

Year 2018, Volume: 1 Issue: 1, 23 - 28, 21.07.2018

Erkan Gülgösteren , Pervin Toptaş Demirci , Ali Demirci

https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.433386

Abstract

Introduction: Many people
with disabled children living in Turkey are affected by psychological,
sociological, economic and emotional disabilities due to their children’s
disabilities. In this respect, the well-planned free time periods outside of
the training period give children with disabilities the freedom to move freely.

Aim: In this
research, it is aimed to investigate what matters to pay attention to when
planning vacation for children with disabilities.

Method: A structured
interview form with 34 items was prepared in order to plan summer vacation
about families with disabled children in the research. The field survey was
conducted and interview questions and the content of the survey were generated.
In Mersin province, private rehabilitation was discussed individually with 136
volunteer mothers in the training and application centers for the disabled.
With the prepared questions, it was tried to investigate the expectations of
the expectant mothers who have children with disabilities while planning a
summer holiday.

Results: According to
the interview data, it was observed that the mothers were more difficult to
construct the holiday content, but showed more protective behavior tendencies.
According to the information provided, it is stated that the children who take
part in the mothers’ tours will take care of the age groups, the girls and boys
separately and the importance of accompanying specialists, educators, health
personnel and caring individuals. The different types of obstacles and
accompanying diseases of each child are the other issues that are emphasized.
Other information reported by the family includes information about eating and
sleeping habits, special behaviors, favorite toys, drugs used, fears, allergic
conditions, underbelly, and being aggressive.

Conclusion: It should be
emphasized that When choosing a summer vacation program, it is important for
families to consider the child’s age, interests and personality. It should also
be considered how the holiday activities will support children’s learning
throughout the year.

Keywords

Disabled Children, Families, Holiday Planning, Independent Living

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