Socialization of mentally impaired individuals: Personal social correctional program
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https://doi.org/10.34142/2709-7986.2026.31.1.16Keywords:
family support, inclusive community, international classification of functioning, disability and health, personal development program, social correctional development, social integration, socialization, supported livingAbstract
Purpose. The article introduces a concept and a structural model of personal social correctional program for mentally impaired individuals with the purpose of making their social life as independent as possible.
Method. The article dwells upon a complex of theoretical methods including analysis of scientific literature and the legal framework of Ukraine. It builds up the Program’s component structure, and creates social adaptation algorithm based on the International Classification of functioning, disability and health.
Results. A model of an individual program of social and correctional development for persons with intellectual disabilities has been developed, comprising four interrelated components: diagnostics (transition from a deficit-based to a resource-based model), communication (implementation of alternative communication), household adaptation (development of self-care skills), and vocational training (pre-vocational training). The study identifies key features of psychological support for families across stages ranging from denial to acceptance, which constitutes a fundamental condition for the program’s effectiveness. Practical parent-oriented, autonomy-fostering exercises are integrated into the Program. The role of the territorial community in ensuring supported living services in accordance with current legislation of Ukraine has been substantiated.
Conclusions. The article proves that effective integration of mentally impaired individuals is possible only in the condition of synergy between a science-based program, active family participation and the inclusive community. Personal social correctional development for mentally impaired individuals transforms the approach to disability from a medical to a social one. Further research might prioritize the transition from institutional care to community-based supported living model.
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