Innovative Ways of Working with Parents who Educate Children with Special Needs

Abstract

The article is devoted to the consideration of the issue of organizing innovative forms of work with parents who educate children with special educational needs. The articles, books, publications, which reflect the question are considered. The essence of the concepts “inclusive learning”, “inclusion”, “inclusive education”, “tutor”, “pedagogical partnership”, “autism”. It has been proven that pedagogical partnership between teachers and parents is an important factor in the organization of quality education for children with special educational needs. The educational approach to teaching and upbringing of autistic children is highlighted. It was found that many parents of inclusive children need psychological assistance and support. Revealed the reasons that can lead to parental stress. Advice was given to parents who educate children with special educational needs. Early intervention programs developed by the US Department of Education were considered to support parents. Difficulties in organizing distance learning caused by the COVID-2019 pandemic were noted. It is noted that the main strategy of pedagogical partnership is communication. Examples of the activities of parents and children are given, which teachers recommend for practical use. Emphasis is placed on creating a “situation of success” in education. Parents were offered forms of work to consolidate material on writing and mathematics with children. It has been proven that the development of fine motor skills of the child's hands contributes to the easy perception and memorization of new material. The compilation of an individual curriculum for the development of the child and the role of parents are considered, and the criteria by which the structure occurs are noted. Attention is paid to avoiding emotional burnout of parents.