Determining the Needs of Parents with Children in Inclusive Education

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the needs of parents with children in inclusive education. "The Scale for Determining the Needs of Parents with Students in Inclusive Education" was used for the purpose of this study. Data was gathered from a sample group consisting of 125 parents, 70 mothers and 55 fathers of children in inclusive education in various cities of Turkey. SPSS_17.0 statistical package program and descriptive statistical methods were used for the analysis of collected data in the research process. The results show that parents respectively had needs for social support, information, assistance and adaptation, and furthermore that the mothers in general had higher needs than the fathers. Additionally the results show that there is no significant correlation between needs and the gender of the child. However there is a significant correlation between needs for environmental adjustment and the age
of the child. Also there is a significant correlation between needs for information and assistance and the monthly income of the parents. Finally the results show a significant correlation between needs for social support, information and assistance and the disability of the child