This research aimed to study the problems, needs, and guidelines for helping children with cochlear implantation (CI) in inclusive schools. The participants were divided into two phases. Phase 1, the study of problems and needs of children with CI, included school directors, teachers, parents, and students with CI, totaling 25 people. Phase 2, the study of guidelines for helping children with CI, included 12 specialists with knowledge and/or experience related to children with CI. The data were collected through documents, observation, and focus group, and data analysis using content analysis. The research findings were as follows:
1. The problems: a lack of specialized personnel for speech training, a limited number of schools accepting children with CI, teachers lacking knowledge and understanding of how to assist children with CI, parents and teachers lacking knowledge about the rights, welfare, and sources of assistance for children with CI. Parents were also concerned about the speech training cost and the educational future of their children with CI.
2. The needs of children with CI: the needs for teachers who could provide speech training, the promotion of teachers’ knowledge about CI, a support system for children with CI, and increased publicity about the rights and welfare of children with CI.
3. The guidelines for helping children with CI: establishing an effective transition system, formulating robust policies and laws related to special education, developing communication skills for children with CI, organizing programmes to enhance teachers’ understanding, and creating a public relations system about information on CI.

Authors:
Chanida Mitranun, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Maliwan Tammasaeng, Suan Dusit University, Thailand
Pradabsri Pintuto, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Chanida Mitranun is currently an Assistant Professor of Education at Faculty of Education, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand.

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