Journal Pedagogical Almanac
“ST. CYRIL AND ST. METHODIUS” UNIVERSITY OF VELIKO TARNOVO - UNIVERSITY PRESS

Handwriting Difficulties in Elementary School Children with Special Educational Needs from the Perspective of Occupational Therapists in Bulgaria


Authors:
Margarita Asparuhova-Kandilarova Angel Kanchev University of Ruse, Bulgaria
Petya Mincheva Angel Kanchev University of Ruse, Bulgaria
Lilia Todorova Angel Kanchev University of Ruse, Bulgaria

Pages: 101-108
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/VBWR9495

Abstract:

The paper presents the results from an online survey with 17 Bulgarian occupational therapists. They shared their experience while working with students with writing difficulties, indicating their strengths and the barriers they face. The research findings describe some common tendencies in the development of pediatric occupational therapy in Bulgaria with a focus on the role of the occupational therapist in multidisciplinary teams supporting students with special educational needs. Based on the research, initial guidelines are provided for establishing the occupational therapy profession in the field of inclusive education.

Keywords:

handwriting difficulties; occupational therapy; special educational needs; inclusive education.

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