Izazovi u radu s djecom s poteškoćama senzorne integracije

master's thesis

• Title (english): Challenges in working with children with sensory integration difficulties
• Author: Dora Drmić
• Mentor: Daria Rovan (mentor)
• Committee member: Diana Olčar (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ema Petričević (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Daria Rovan (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Teacher Education; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-09-24, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Pedagogy; Specific Pedagogy

Abstract

Cilj je ovoga istraživanja bio ispitati iskustva s kojima se senzorni terapeuti susreću u terapijskom radu s djecom s poremećajem senzorne integracije te na temelju tih iskustava utvrditi koja bi znanja o djeci s poteškoćama senzorne integracije odgojitelji trebali imati kako bi uspješno mogli raditi s njima. Istraživanje se provelo putem polustrukturiranih intervjua s pitanjima otvorenog s ukupno 13 senzornih terapeuta, odnosno stručnjaka iz područja poteškoća senzorne integracije. Analiza dosadašnjih spoznaja vezanih uz poremećaj senzorne integracije, kao i rezultati dobiveni ovim istraživanjem doveli su do nekoliko relevantnih spoznaja. Osnovne karakteristike koje su sudionici istraživanja primijetili u djece s ovom disfunkcijom su odstupanja u motoričkom razvoju i to osobito dispraksičnost koja se očituje kroz pojavu poteškoća u igri. Govoreći o specifičnim potrebama, istaknuli su da su one uvijek u skladu s tipom poremećaja, kao i osjetilnim područjima koja su disfunkcionalna te se one zadovoljavaju aktivnostima senzorne dijete koje su esencijalne za održavanje djetetova tijela u stanju ravnoteže. Sudionici istraživanja smatraju da bi odgojitelji trebali poznavati razvojne miljokaze, pogotovo senzomotoričke, kako bi uočili prisutnost ovog poremećaja. S druge strane, kako bi uspješno mogli raditi s njima važno je da poznaju osnove teorije senzorne integracije, kao i strategije koje će svakodnevno moći koristiti u izravnom odgojno-obrazovnom radu. Međutim, prema stavovima sudionika, najvažnije je da odgojitelji posjeduju dobre opservacijske vještine, da su empatični i senzibilizirani te spremni na suradnju u interdisciplinarnoj okolini. Na poslijetku, rezultati su ovoga istraživanja ukazali na važnost kontinuiranog istraživanja senzornog funkcioniranja djece u ranoj i predškolskoj dobi i nužnost dodatne podrške djeci s poteškoćama senzorne integracije.

Abstract (english)

The aim of this study was to examine the experiences of sensory therapists in working with children with sensory integration disorders and their opinion about what knowledge should preschool teachers have about children with sensory integration difficulties to be able to work successfully with them. The total of 13 sensory therapists, experts in the field of sensory integration difficulties, participated in a semi-structured interview. The analysis of previous findings related to sensory integration and this disorder, as well as the results of this research have led to several relevant findings. The main characteristics that the study participants notice in children with this dysfunction are deviations in motor development and especially dyspraxia that leads to the appearance of difficulties in play. Speaking about specific needs, they pointed out that they are always in line with the type of disorder, as well as sensory areas that are dysfunctional and they are met by sensory diet activities that are essential for keeping the child's body in balance. Research participants believe that preschool teachers should be familiar with developmental milestones, especially sensorimotor ones, in order to detect the presence of this disorder. On the other hand, in order to be able to work with them successfully, it is important that they know the basic theories of sensory integration, as well as strategies which they could use on a daily basis in direct educational work. However, according to the participants, the most important thing is that preschool teachers have good observational skills, are empathetic, sensitized and willing to cooperate in an interdisciplinary environment. Finally, the results of this study indicated the importance of continuous research on the sensory functioning of children in early and preschool age and the need for additional support for children with sensory integration difficulties.

• Keywords: poteškoće senzorne integracije; senzorna dijeta; specifične potrebe djece
• Keywords (english): sensory integration difficulties; sensory diet; specific needs of children
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:147:846022
• Study programme: Title: Graduate University Study of Early and Preschool Education; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra ranog i predškolskog odgoja i obrazovanja (magistar/magistra ranog i predškolskog odgoja i obrazovanja)
• Type of resource: Text
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• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2022-07-11 09:40:31