Abstract

DOS SANTOS, Patrícia Domingos et al. Functionality and quality of life of children with disability. J. Hum. Growth Dev. [online]. 2018, vol.28, n.2, pp. 154-164. ISSN 0104-1282.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7322/jhgd.123455.

INTRODUCTION: Preschool teachers are able to provide realistic information about functionality and quality of life of children with disabilities in regular classrooms OBJECTIVE: To analyze functionality and quality of life of children with disabilities included in public schools with early childhood education programs in Florianópolis, in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil METHODS: Special education teachers, classroom teachers, physical education teachers, special education teaching assistants and classroom assistants for 2- to 5-year-old children with disabilities, who showed motor disabilities and were included in municipal public schools with early childhood education programs in Florianópolis. The instruments used were: the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory, the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory version 4.0 and an identification form RESULTS: There were similarities between teachers' reports about functionality and quality of life of children with disabilities CONCLUSION: There are different academic backgrounds, professional categories and working hours. However, the reports of these teachers showed homogeneity of results, which indicates that they are attentive to the educational tasks and child care, and engaged in inclusive education, child development and well-being

Keywords : motor disorders; quality of life; children with disabilities; child education.

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