MODEL TRAINING APARTMENT AS A FORMATIVE ENVIRONMENTFOR ORPHANS WITH DISABILITIES

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the first results of the project “Training Apartment” for orphans with severe intellectual disabilities, which is designed to develop their life skills and social perceptions. Special arrangements of the project and methods for assessing the effectiveness of the development of social and domestic skills and independence in everyday life are presented. Comparative analysis shows that the orphans’ residence in training apartments is an effective method of skills development and formation of social and domestic perceptions. Monitoring of independence in everyday life is an effective instrument for assessment. Children’s skills development and formation of social and domestic perceptions differ according to their developmental level. The results will be useful for professionals working with children with severe intellectual disabilities.