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Curriculum construction and implementation of resource classroomBook Reviews

Shiyuan Tang

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):91-95

Gruzewski, Kevin. 150 terapeutických her pro dospívající: sebehodnota, komunikace a zvládání náročných situacíPřeložila Eva KlimentováPraha: Portál, 2023ISBN 978-80-262-2027-5

Therapy games for teens: 150 activities to improve self-esteem, communication, and coping skillsBook Reviews

Magdalena Svozilová

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):87-89

Shouhong Wei. Curriculum construction and implementation of resource classroomChongqing, TX: Chonqing University Press Inc, 3.2023. 306 pagesISBN 978-7-5689-3728-3

The art of listeningBook Reviews

Tereza Hrudová

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):85-86

Telléus, Annika. Naslouchat je umění: jak účinně a pozitivně komunikovatPraha: Portál, 2022.ISBN 978-80-262-1869-2

Preparation of elicitation material for word association task in Czech sign languageScientific paper

Martina Tumová, Jiří Langer

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):73-84

Linguistic competence of every person consists of knowledge of grammar and lexicon. Lexicon is structured in such a way that enables fast retrieval of words, understanding word meaning etc. Word associations (WA) help us to understand organization of words in the mental lexicon. WA have been scarcely used in sign languages. As we plan a research of WA in Czech sign language, we need to make a list of suitable signs. Our paper describes the process of making this list, our resources and role of deaf consultants as vital part of the research preparations.

The importance of the foot in life of the people with visual impairmentOverview essay

Kristína Tománková

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):65-72

The importance of the foot in the life of the visually impaired is unimaginable. People with visual impairment are a potentially weakened target group regarding the genesis of various orthopedic problems as well as morphological and structural foot deformities. The foot has an important functional relation within the lower limb and body. The paper shows importance of the health state of the foot in their life and describes the foot as an important potential therapeutic tool for maintaining or improving the quality of life. Maintaining a healthy foot in this population should be a significant need. A lot of studies are solving the foot on foot-based...

Aesthetics of creating an inclusive theater of actors with ASD as an intervention toolOverview essay

Martin Dominik Polínek

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):55-64

The cardinal goal of the article is to point out the connection between the aesthetics of an inclusive theater performance and the degree of rehabilitation-formative work with an individual with ASD. We are based on the assumption and research that the more na­tural (healthier) the psychosomatic existence of an actor with ASD on stage as part of a theater production, the more aesthetically pleasing it is perceived by the audience. We focus on the theater therapy process, the basic means of which is bodily communication and bodily expression, which we consider to be the basis of an inclusive approach, which does not have to rely on words or the intellect...

Teacher training internship as a means of future teachers adaptation to work in an inclusive educational environmentOverview essay

Angelika Kurchatova, Kateryna Shapochka

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):45-54

The scientific article highlights the relevance of the problem of training future teachers during teacher training internship (pedagogical practice), which is a mandatory component of the process of students' professional training in higher education institution and an important stage of their professional growth. The theoretical aspects, the importance of pedagogical practice as a means of adapting future teachers to work in the conditions of an inclusive educational environment, an integral and core component of the personal and professional development of a young specialist, have been determined. Based on the analysis of scientific sources, publications...

Community based rehabilitation services and inclusion: The experiences of persons with visual impairments in Ukpe, Alege Ubang (UKALU) communitiesOverview essay

Samuel Orim Orim, Precilla Alu Olofu, Victor Bassey Akpan

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):35-44

Studies on social model of disability has shown that society and disability are seemingly in a constant interaction however, persons with visual impairments still have society-related challenges on full inclusion and participation in community-based activities. The study examined relationship between CBRs and inclusion of person with visual impairments in Ukalu communities in Obudu-Cross River State, Nigeria. Methodology: It adopted quantitative research and Ex-post facto design as its methodology, the population consisted of 45 persons with visual impairments who registered in CBR training funded by GFO founddation in Ukpe, Alege and Ubang (UKALU)...

Social support among families raising children with autism spectrum disorderOverview essay

Xianmei Lei

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):23-34

This study examined the social support in families who were raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A total of 172 caregivers parenting a child with ASD from Sichuan province in China were investigated by the Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS). Results indicated that the caregivers had low levels of social support and its sub-domains, including subjective support, objective support, and utilization of support. Caregivers' marital status, educational level, employment status, place of residence, family income, income and expenditure situation, and children's severity level of autism were significantly associated with how families perceived...

Selected intervention methods for the memory and attention development in students with specific learning disabilities: a case-control studyScientific paper

Michal Vostrý, Barbora Lanková, Ilona Pešatová, Petra Hrbáčková, Jaroslava Jelínková

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):7-21

The presented results focus on selected intervention methods aimed at memory and attention development in students with specific learning disabilities. The research sample consisted of 30 pupils aged 9.1-10.0 years. This age range corresponds to the 3rd and 4th years of elementary school. The respondents were selected based on stratified sampling. The group was intentionally divided into experimental and control groups of 15 students each. The common denominator was the general diagnosis of moderately severe learning disability (according to ICD-10; specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills) for all pupils. We applied diagnostic tools focused...

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Pavel Svoboda, Jan Chrastina

J. Except. People 2023, 12(2):5-6


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Pavel Svoboda, Jan Chrastina

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):5-6

The arts therapies: a revolution in healthcareBook Reviews

Zdeněk Vilímek

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):85-87

Phil Jones, The Arts Therapies: A Revolution in HealthcarePolly Bowler, Rachael Hood, Eleanor Keiller, Helen O’Loughlin, Katherine Rothman

The Specific language impairmentBook Reviews

Eliška Šlesingrová

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):81-84

Doležalová, Markéta a Michaela Chotěborová. Vývojová dysfázie: Průvodce pro rodiče a další zájemce o tuto problematikuPraha: Pasparta, 2021ISBN 978-80-88290-68-1

The art of collaboration: lessons from families of children with disabilitiesBook Reviews

Shulan Zeng

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):77-79

Katharine G. Shepherd, Colby T. Kervick and Djenneamal N. Morris. The Art of Collaboration: Lessons from Families of Children with DisabilitiesRotterdam, Netherlands: Sense Publishers., 194 pagesISBN 9789463008242

The book as a medium for parents with a disabled child as part of an early caregiving processOverview essay

Barbora Kováčová, Stanislav Benčič

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):65-76

The paper presents the theoretical background related to book work as an integral part of supporting children with disabilities. Primarily, the book support described can be implemented in a family setting or a counselling setting as part of early care for families with children with disabilities. The authors of the paper describe the book as a medium between the adults (professional, parent) and the child with a disability. It is the latter that they see as instrumental in developing the child's overall personality, with an emphasis on gradually achieving as much independence as possible and improving quality of life.

Inclusive performance of actors with autistic spectrum disorder from the perspective of the audienceOverview essay

Martin Dominik Polínek

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):55-64

The following text considers the phenomenon of inclusive (specific) theatre of actors with autism spectrum disorders from the audience's perspective. The degree of artistic quality of inclusive theatrical work is directly proportional to the healing effect of the theater therapy process, which is present in the given work. The article considers the specifics of the artistic creation of actors with ASD; compares audience attitudes towards two types of performance: theatre based primarily on words and performance of movement (plastic) theatre. The text also aims to: define the above-mentioned phenomena of paratheatre in such a way that their therapeutic-formative,...

Specifics of dual exceptionality of children with ADHD and giftednessOverview essay

Světlana Círová, Kristýna Krahulcová

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):45-54

This article discusses specific dual exceptionalities in children with ADHD. Dual exceptionality can be discussed when a child with ADHD has concurrently other diagnoses ranging from neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorders to giftedness. This combination usually causes greater problems in behaviour, learning and social interaction than if the child had only one of these diagnoses. Dual exceptionality can be a challenge for a child with ADHD because the diagnoses can be intertwined and affect each other. With adequate diagnosis, therapy, and the right approach, the dual exceptionality can be corrected and the child can be developed to his or her...

Hikikomori social isolation among adolescence. What don't we still know about social isolation among adolescents?Overview essay

Namiko Sakamoto

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):35-43

Social isolation or withdrawal is a worldwide mental health problem which escalated amidst COVID-19 pandemic. In Japan "long-term social isolation or social withdrawal" is called Hikikomori and nowadays it catches more attention in European countries. In this paper, I introduced trends of European studies in comparison with studies in Japan about Hikikomori. Academic articles acknowledge the word and definition of Hikikomori in South Europe and significant number of studies is conducted in Spain and in Italy. Experts mainly focus on adolescents and young adults.

Wellbeing and e-health - the web-based application for relapse preventionOverview essay

Michal Růžička, Julie Wittmannová, Oldřich Müller, Lenka Růžičková, Milan Valenta, Ondřej Skopal

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):25-33

The phenomenon of treatment and social rehabilitation of people with addiction is inherently based on the cooperation and collaboration of many disciplines. These are mainly: psychiatry, addictionology, special pedagogy, andragogy, psychology and social work. The knowledge and experience of experts from the above mentioned fields and from the described institutions in the context of cooperation with information technology experts is reflected in the main result of the product discussed in the article. This is the software: a web application for mobile phones and other devices. The Five Ways to Wellbeing method is a powerful tool for promoting mental...

Promoting independence for people with disabilitiesScientific paper

Petra Jurkovičová, Gabriela Špinarová, Veronika Vachalová, Veronika Růžičková, Dagmar Sedláčková

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):17-24

The following post aims to present partial results from the ongoing research, which is based on the initiative of the Abakus Foundation. The main objective of the project is to map good practice in the system of support for the independence of young adults with disabilities in the Czech Republic. Supporting the independence of people with disabilities is one of the important areas that contributes to improving the quality of life. This concerns both the disabled individual and the person caring for them. In this paper, we will offer a brief insight into the issue of independence and partial results of the research carried out.

Possibilities of perceiving space and developing ideas about it through 3D audio-tactile modelsScientific paper

Veronika Růžičková, Veronika Vachalová, Gabriela Špinarová

J. Except. People 2023, 12(1):7-16

The following article aims to present partial outputs of the project TAČR (TL03000679) - Reduction of information deficit and development of the imagination of people with visual impairment through 3D models with auditory elements. The project is currently in the final part of its solution. This paper will not only present the project goals but mainly focus on the outputs and partial results achieved so far. The paper will focus not only on 3D printing but mainly on the outcomes aimed at developing the spatial imagination of people with severe visual impairment.