https://doi.org/10.31261/CHOWANNA.2004.22.04
The article addresses the issue of a child’s intellectual development, which corresponds with the necessity of social development. The characteristic features of this area of development include: the ability to behave in accordance with accepted moral or social norms, independence and resourcefulness, self-assessment skills, the ability to establish proper relationships with others and to cooperate in a group, a need to help others, the ability to accept authority, and consideration for the needs of others. Disruptions in the development of any of these areas affect the shaping of the others, which is why social development is just as important as intellectual development. After all, we acquire new knowledge and skills through experiences, which would not be possible without communication skills—skills that are developed through interpersonal contact. A child living in social isolation is unable to fully utilize their potential, gain new experiences, or improve upon existing ones in a way that leads to more complete development. Likewise, communication limited to only one or a few individuals significantly impoverishes the variety of experiences gained. Preparing for independent functioning in life through social development is extremely important for a child with disabilities. The possibility of such independent functioning is a treasure for able-bodied children—for children with disabilities, it is salvation. The ability to establish and maintain relationships with others, to function as a full member of a group, and to feel liked and respected—these are essential conditions for proper development and for fully experiencing one’s unique existence as a human being in general, and especially as a person (and therefore also a child) with disabilities.
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Vol. 1 No. 22 (2004)
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