Research Article

A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6

Volume: 2 Number: 2 December 31, 2019
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A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6

Abstract

The lives of special needs children and their families significantly differ from the lives of children with no special needs and their families. Many variables are affecting the quality of life and processes related to the inability field, starting from the first years of life. The study aims to reveal the experiences and needs of families with special needs children from birth to age 6, starting from the early childhood period and to contribute to the structuring of special needs education processes with the suggestions put forward. The data obtained in the study were analyzed qualitatively, employing the inductive approach. 13 mothers of special needs children between the ages of 3 and 6 participated in the study. According to the findings, the first response of mothers when they first learned the special needs of their children is usually traumatic reactions. The study found that the pillar of strength for them was their spouses, they experienced social exclusion as well as social integration, most of them needed psychological support but didn't have the opportunity to start to receive this support. Besides, most of them had regrets about the past and anxiety for the future. It was found that these families usually know their legal rights. In addition, the mothers participating in the study suggested that other families should accept their special needs children and immediately provide education opportunities. Suggestions have been developed based on the experience of the special education processes and experiences of families.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sociology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2019

Submission Date

December 16, 2019

Acceptance Date

December 31, 2019

Published in Issue

Year 2019 Volume: 2 Number: 2

APA
Aksakal Kuc, H., Keleşoğlu, F., & Atasayar, M. (2019). A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work, 2(2), 183-197. https://izlik.org/JA67PN86AN
AMA
1.Aksakal Kuc H, Keleşoğlu F, Atasayar M. A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6. TRJASW. 2019;2(2):183-197. https://izlik.org/JA67PN86AN
Chicago
Aksakal Kuc, Hülya, Fikri Keleşoğlu, and Mehmet Atasayar. 2019. “A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 2 (2): 183-97. https://izlik.org/JA67PN86AN.
EndNote
Aksakal Kuc H, Keleşoğlu F, Atasayar M (December 1, 2019) A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 2 2 183–197.
IEEE
[1]H. Aksakal Kuc, F. Keleşoğlu, and M. Atasayar, “A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6”, TRJASW, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 183–197, Dec. 2019, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA67PN86AN
ISNAD
Aksakal Kuc, Hülya - Keleşoğlu, Fikri - Atasayar, Mehmet. “A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 2/2 (December 1, 2019): 183-197. https://izlik.org/JA67PN86AN.
JAMA
1.Aksakal Kuc H, Keleşoğlu F, Atasayar M. A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6. TRJASW. 2019;2:183–197.
MLA
Aksakal Kuc, Hülya, et al. “A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work, vol. 2, no. 2, Dec. 2019, pp. 183-97, https://izlik.org/JA67PN86AN.
Vancouver
1.Hülya Aksakal Kuc, Fikri Keleşoğlu, Mehmet Atasayar. A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6. TRJASW [Internet]. 2019 Dec. 1;2(2):183-97. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA67PN86AN