INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN UZBEKISTAN

Author: mother of Dzhurakulova Dilnura, Grade 1 «D», school No. 35, Samarkand

It so happened that as a result of burns, my daughter’s fingers on both hands were partially amputated at the age of 1.5 years. But, despite this, we are getting ready to go to secondary school No. 35. Before the academic year started, we were very worried about the attitudes of the teacher and the children, because Dilnura is not like everyone else, she has special needs. Today, enough time has passed to state that we made the right choice.

The girl studies well, made friends with the kids of her grade, has a close contact with the teacher. Dilnura’s notebooks are shown at parents’ meetings as an example: inclusive education is on the path of success! Her special needs did not become a hindrance to receiving quality education. I, as a mother, who has a child with special needs, want to tell other parents of special children, «You will succeed, do not be afraid of inclusion!»