Komunikacija djece sa sindromom Down

undergraduate thesis

• Title (english): Communication of children with syndrome Down
• Author: Martina Grabovac
• Mentor: Zdravka Leutar (mentor)
• Committee member: Zdravka Leutar (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Marko Buljevac (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Marina Milić Babić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Law; (In social work); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-06-20, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Activities

Abstract

Ovaj završni rad istražuje komunikacijske izazove i potencijale djece sa sindromom Down. Cilj rada je razumjeti kako djeca s sindromom Down komuniciraju, identificirati prepreke s kojima se susreću te preglednim radom uočiti koje su strategije za poboljšanje komunikacije kod djece. Djeca sa sindromom Down mogu ostvariti značajan napredak u komunikaciji uz odgovarajuću podršku. Prepreke koje se najčešće javljaju uključuju poteškoće u jezičnom razumijevanju, izražavanju i artikulaciji, kao i uspostavljanju socijalnih veza. Međutim, primjenom različitih strategija kao što su ranije intervencije, korist od vizualnih pomagala, individualizirani pristupi i podrška obitelji, moguće je potaknuti komunikacijski razvoj djece sa sindromom Down. Zaključak ovog rada ističe važnost rane intervencije i podrške u razvoju komunikacijskih vještina djece sa sindromom Down. Individualizirani pristupi, strukturirane metode učenja, upotreba potpomognute komunikacije i suradnja roditelja i stručnjaka ključni su faktori za postizanje uspjeha u komunikaciji s djecom sa sindromom Down. Unaprjeđivanje komunikacijskih vještina kod djece sa sindromom Down ima iznimno pozitivan utjecaj na njihov razvoj, socijalizaciju i kvalitetu života.

Abstract (english)

This final thesis explores the communication challenges and potentials of children with syndrome Down. The focus of the paper is to understand how children with syndrome Down communicate, identify the barriers they encounter, and review strategies for improving communication in children through a comprehensive study. Children with syndrome Down can make significant progress in communication with appropriate support. The most common barriers include difficulties in language comprehension, expression, articulation, and establishing social connections. However, by implementing different strategies such as early interventions, the use of visual aids, individualized approaches, and family support, it is possible to promote the communication development of children with syndrome Down. The conclusion of this paper emphasizes the importance of early intervention and support in the development of communication skills in children with syndrome Down. Individualized approaches, structured learning methods, the use of augmentative and alternative communication, and collaboration between parents and professionals are key factors in achieving success in communicating with children with syndrome Down. Enhancing communication skills in children with syndrome Down has an extremely positive impact on their development, socialization, and quality of life.

• Keywords: komunikacija; sindrom Down; karakteristike; integracija
• Keywords (english): communication; syndrome Down; characteristics; integration
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:199:238924
• Study programme: Title: Social Work; Study programme type: university; Study level: undergraduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) socijalnog rada (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) socijalnog rada)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-06-26 11:30:42