Student with Down syndrome in regular school

Down sindrom je genetski poremećaj kojeg opisuju brojne poteškoće, od zaostajanja u tjelesnom rastu i razvoju do motoričkih smetnji i sniženog mentalnog funkcioniranja. Danas se ovaj sindrom sve češće javlja u društvu. Paralelno s tim se razvija i samo zanimanje za njega i proučavanje načina i mogućnosti kako toj djeci omogućiti što bolji razvoj, školovanje, napredovanje u svim životnim aspektima te integraciju u društvo. Rad je nastao analiziranjem stručne literature na ovu temu, ali i na temelju dvotjednog promatranja djeteta s Down sindromom u školi, razmatrajući sve aspekte njegove inkluzije. Glavna tema rada je istaknuti i prikazati važnost inkluzije djeteta s Down sindromom u redovno školstvo, omogućujući im time normalan razvoj u dodiru s njihovim vršnjacima. Ovakav pristup im omogućuje razvijanje na intelektualnom i socijalnom planu te ih priprema za daljnje obrazovanje. Ključni čimbenici samog procesa su roditelji, učitelji i stručni suradnici. Njihovim zajedničkim radom i djelovanjem može se puno postići te će dijete svakim danom napredovati, razvijati svoje mogućnosti i ostvarivati ciljeve.Down syndrome is a genetic disorder typically associated with physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and specific facial features. Today this syndrome has become big part of modern society. Interest in exploring it is developing as well, and so are attempts to provide better developement, education and social integration. This paper was created by exploring work that was done in the field of Down syndrome exploration, and also by two week observation of a child with Down syndrome, taking into account all parts of his educational inclusion. Main topic of this paper is importance of education inclusion of children with Down syndrome in regular schools, enabling them to have normal growth next to children their age. This aproach gives them a chance to develop their intelect, ther social aspects and also prepare them for further education. Key aspects of the procces are teachers, parents and professional assistants. Together they can achieve synergy effect and give the child a chance to have better life and achieve as much as they can