Literacy and Communication Support for Children with Developmental Disabilities

2018 Applied Research

Research Topic

Lead Researcher

Sakiko Yoshikawa, Professor, Kokoro Research Center, Kyoto University

Collaborating Researchers

Nobuo Masataka, Professor, Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University
Yasuko Funabiki, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University
Yukiori Goto, Associate Professor, Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University
Chika Nagaoka, Associate Professor, Business Administration, Otemon Gakuin University
Kohei Tsunemi, Teacher, Early Childhood Education, Iwaki Junior College
Shino Ogawa, Assistant Advisor, Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University
Miwako Honda, Tokyo Medical Center, Medical Director of General Internal Medicine

Center Co-Researcher

Ayana Tamura, Researcher, Kokoro Research Center, Kyoto University

Children with developmental disabilities often need special support because they have difficulties learning and communicating. However, because of individual differences in their needs, diagnosis alone does not provide a guide for how to support these children. In some cases, diagnoses are difficult because of secondary disorders and double disabilities. It is necessary to understand the multilayered characteristics of these conditions to support the children. This study aims to build a more systemic support system by providing academic and communication support based on the multilayered characteristics of children with developmental disabilities. Additionally, communicating the results of support efforts and experiments to caregivers will promote a better understanding of these children. The outcome of this research will help support special education in the future.

2018/11/06