ArticleInternational journal of developmental disabilities2026
'In order not to cry, we averted our eyes from each other:' experiences of special education professionals working in the field during the Turkey earthquake.
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- Emotional and Behavioural Problems of Children and Youth With Intellectual Disabilities Following the February 6 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake: A Mixed-Methods Study.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2026Article
- Crisis affected people with intellectual disabilities: experiences of conflict, natural hazard related disaster, and public health emergencies.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Review
- The effects of earthquakes on children with autism: teachers' post-earthquake observations and experiences.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Difficulties faced by children with autism spectrum disorders after an earthquake: a study from parents' perspectives.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to explore the experiences of 12 special education professionals who volunteered in earthquake zones, utilizing a phenomenological approach. Methods: A qualitative methodology, specifically content analysis, was employed to analyze the data gathered from these professionals. Results: Four major themes emerged: 'Professionals,' 'Children/Individuals with Special Needs,' 'Parents,' and 'Circumstances, Needs, and Services.' The findings revealed that individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) and their families were significantly and negatively affected by the earthquake, experiencing challenges in psychological, social, and educational areas. Furthermore, it was found that the basic needs of individuals with special needs and their families were not adequately met, and services were neither systematically provided nor easily accessible. Conclusions: The results underscore the critical impact of natural disasters on individuals with IDDs and their families. It highlights the necessity for immediate implementation of services adhering to accessibility standards and the initiation and consistent continuation of community-based rehabilitation services.
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