Psychological support for children with special educational needs in an inclusive education

Abstract

The rate of disabled individuals is quite high in Kazakhstan. It is a fact that people with disabilities also have problems related to education and work, as well as the problems they face in social life. With the psychological support to be provided in the fields of education, the problems of the disabled individuals can be minimized, the deficiencies can be eliminated, and the fact that they know that they receive education with other individuals with equal opportunities can provide a sense of trust in disabled individuals. This study aims to determine the importance of psychological support for disabled children who continue their education. The qualitative research method was used in the research. Open-ended questions prepared by the researcher were asked. The study group of the research consists of 28 counselor teachers working in a state school with mainstreaming students in Kazakhstan. Results reveal that disabled individuals need psychological support in their education. It turned out that the psychological support provided was insufficient.