Aim of the Journal

The journal is a quarterly online periodical dedicated to the publication of research studies, methodological papers, thematic reviews, critical appraisals, and current professional news pertaining to individuals requiring specialized care and attention. Its primary objective is to provide a scholarly platform for professionals and researchers who conduct investigations or possess practical expertise concerning children, adolescents, and adults with heightened support needs, particularly those requiring individualized or specialized interventions.

By adopting an inter- and multidisciplinary perspective, the journal offers a forum for scholars and practitioners to disseminate pedagogical, psychological, social, medical, legal, and anthropological insights, alongside innovative methodological approaches and empirical findings. Particular emphasis is placed on studies addressing the needs of individuals with special educational requirements, giftedness, learning, behavioral, and social integration difficulties, groups subjected to various forms of disadvantage or marginalization, as well as the unique needs of older populations.

Scope and Thematic Focus

The Journal of Special Treatment (Különleges Bánásmód) publishes rigorously peer-reviewed contributions in the following domains:

1. Education and Pedagogical Support for Children and Learners: with a particular focus on learners facing learning difficulties, disorders, or impediments, and the implementation of targeted pedagogical strategies.

2. Contemporary Speech-Language Pathology and Linguistic Research: introducing innovative methodologies, practical applications, and exemplary practices that promote communication and language development.

3. Family and Parental Roles: examining educational and psychological interventions within the family context, highlighting multidimensional approaches to nurturing and support.

4. Talent Development and Gifted Education: addressing theoretical and practical dimensions of fostering high-ability children and youth, including the design and evaluation of specialized programs.

5. Skill Development: exploring opportunities for competence-based skill acquisition in early childhood and school settings, emphasizing effective pedagogical methods.

6. Digital Competencies and Technological Tools: investigating the application of digital technologies and resources in education, with particular attention to inclusive and special educational contexts.

7. Socio-pedagogical Perspectives: analyzing the social and community dimensions of specialized care, promoting social inclusion, equity, and participatory engagement.

8. Medical and Psychological Dimensions of Special Education: encompassing clinical, health-related, and psychological approaches to the complex support needs of individuals requiring specialized interventions.

9. Anthropological and cultural analyses.

10. Research Insights: presenting ongoing and completed studies, such as initiatives by the Talent Development Program, the Student Scientific Society, and Ph.D. research projects, as well as relevant findings from other scientific disciplines.

11. Interdisciplinary Approaches: integrating perspectives from diverse scholarly fields to enrich professional discourse, foster the reciprocal enhancement of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, and advance the science and practice of specialized care.

The journal aims to cultivate rigorous scientific dialogue, strengthen the professional community, and contribute to the dissemination of research, methodological innovations, and practical insights that support the development and well-being of individuals requiring specialized care.