The possibilities of social planning in the aspect of training of children-northerners with special needs to independent adult life

• Published in: Arctic and North
• Main Author: Lia A. Melkaya
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English; Russian
• Published: Northern Arctic Federal University 2016
• Subjects: children with disabilities; independence; social engineering; northern living conditions; Social Sciences; H; Arctic; Arkhangelsk
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.17238/issn2221-2698.2016.25.123; https://doaj.org/article/30c61a0870c24b5babe2ec65d9ab71e1

The problem of lack of training of northerner children with special needs to adulthood is investigated using the definition of independence, and possible solution to this problem is to implement such a technology of social work as social project planning. The phenomenon of self-sufficiency is analyzed as a criterion of maturity and features of formation of such quality for children with special needs. The possibilities of social project planning in the frame of preparation of northerner children with special needs to adult independent living are conceptually stated. Empirical research conducted in January — May 2016 by the expert survey with the help of a specially designed questionnaire. In the process of implementation of the project "School of independence for children with disabilities in the North" in Arkhangelsk the technique of social project planning has been tested. According to the results of the study, the specific recommendations addressed primarily to non-profit organizations have been developed. Formation of independence will enhance the borders of safe and comfort life for northerners with special needs and disabilities in adverse climatic conditions. In the frame of implementation of the social engineering technique the creation of the "Arctic school of independence for northerners with special needs" is possible.