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: Received: 30 December 2023 / Approved: 30 December 2023 / Online: 2 January 2024 (16:46:31 CET)
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ChienHuei, H. Exploring the Challenges of Inclusive Leadership in Childcare Centers: A Case Study of a Toddler with Cerebral Palsy. Preprints2024, 2024010006. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0006.v1
ChienHuei, H. Exploring the Challenges of Inclusive Leadership in Childcare Centers: A Case Study of a Toddler with Cerebral Palsy. Preprints 2024, 2024010006. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0006.v1
ChienHuei, H. Exploring the Challenges of Inclusive Leadership in Childcare Centers: A Case Study of a Toddler with Cerebral Palsy. Preprints2024, 2024010006. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0006.v1
APA Style
ChienHuei, H. (2024). Exploring the Challenges of Inclusive Leadership in Childcare Centers: A Case Study of a Toddler with Cerebral Palsy. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0006.v1
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ChienHuei, H. 2024 "Exploring the Challenges of Inclusive Leadership in Childcare Centers: A Case Study of a Toddler with Cerebral Palsy" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0006.v1
Abstract
This study centers on childcare facilities catering to children with moderate cerebral palsy, exploring a four-phase process: (1) cultivating an understanding and acceptance, (2) integrating specialized resources, (3) developing strategic plans, and (4) establishing stable collaboration. The case study demonstrates the profound impact of well-rounded support systems. Children with cerebral palsy showed marked improvements in development and emotional stability. Concurrently, their peers developed greater empathy and cooperative skills, smoothly adjusting to the inclusive setting. Additionally, the childcare staff refined their methods and attitudes, enhancing their ability to meet each child's specific needs and thus elevating the standard of integrated care.Concluding with three strategic recommendations, the paper proposes measures to augment the quality of care for children with special needs. These include defining clearer guidelines and policies for special needs care in childcare environments, emphasizing professional development and the amalgamation of diverse resources to cultivate a more skilled caregiving workforce, and encouraging robust partnerships between parents and childcare facilities. These recommendations are expected to significantly influence the domain of inclusive education, providing crucial insights for those engaged in early childhood care and education..
Keywords
Special education; inclusive childcare; childcare leadership
Subject
Social Sciences, Education
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
