The inclusion of children in preschool institutions and the family

Inclusion in preschool institutions significantly impacts the socialization and development of children with developmental difficulties, allowing them to participate in everyday activities. For its successful and functional implementation, collaboration and partnership among parents, preschool teachers, and specialists, as well as the involvement of individual assistants for better support, are essential. If educators/teachers are not sufficiently trained to work with children who have some kind of developmental disability, it hinders the implementation of activities. Integration is achieved by establishing developmental groups, which fosters the desire for parents to accept that their child has developmental difficulties. Acceptance influences the quality of parental care and the child's development, while rejection and denial of difficulties prevent the child's progress. Establishing partnerships between preschool institutions, families, and other social factors improves and supports inclusive practices. The partnership must be based on respect and the active involvement of parents, who play a crucial role in the development of their children. All children, including those with difficulties, deserve equal opportunities for progress and socialization.