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• Improving the Movement of SEN Children with the Help of a Therapy Dog

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  Loredana Muntean

  Éva Zita Balogh

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  The therapeutic relationship with animals is crucial for psychological, somatic and social health, as it enriches the well-being of the functional whole (Bánszky et al., 2012). Regular contact with animals strengthens people's experience of responsibility, attachment, unconditional acceptance and love, and also creates a sense of security, as the very existence of an animal reduces anxiety symptoms, loneliness and social isolation. In addition spending time with animals helps to optimise different movements. This paper presents of an ongoing research project. The main aim of our research is to highlight the importance of canine-assisted therapy in refining the movement of children with special educational needs by having them participate in canine-assisted therapy sessions on a weekly basis, during which, in addition to anamnesis and observations, we measure the children's development using a scale (Portage scale) that is accepted in special education. It is hypothesised that the animal-assisted therapy will have a significant positive impact on the large and fine motor skills of children with special educational needs. Our chosen research methods are case study and observation. Data processing requires both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

• „SO THAT WE CAN SEE CLEARLY...!” BLIND YOUNG AND ADULT PEOPLE'S PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION FROM DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEWS

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  Ádám Balogh

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  This study focuses on the attachment style and anxiety of blind persons in connection with segregating and integrating types of schools, and the age and mode of losing their sight.  Sample: 86 blind people (48 female and 38 male, mean age are 37,4 years; SD = 15,4 years), 50% of sample learned in a segregated school, and 50% of them learned in integrated school during their school years. Methods: Relationship Scale Questionnaire, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory, questions about schools, and age and mode of losing sight. Results: blind people show a higher rate of avoiding attachment. There is no significant difference between segregated or integrated education and attachment style and anxiety. The age and mode of losing sight have no effect on these variables.