Adaptively inclusive cynology as a way of socio-psychological reintegration of children with disabilities
The purpose of the article: to outline the key provisions of the concept of adaptive inclusive cynology, which is suggested to be used in programs of social and psychological support for children with disabilities, as well as for correcting the behavior of children and adolescents with psychoemotional deviations. Materials and methods: The article uses statistical, content and comparative methods of research that allowed to reveal the essence, content and problems of using adaptive inclusive cynology in Russian conditions. Main results of the study: It is established that the majority of children with disabilities are excluded from normal social interaction (and more than 90% of such children in Russia), which reduces their ability to adapt and does not promote normal reintegration into social processes; Based on data from foreign sources, it has been shown that the use of canine therapy makes it possible to significantly increase the adaptive abilities of children with disabilities (on average, by more than 15-20%); It is shown that it is advisable to develop methods of canon therapy in the concept of adaptive inclusive cynology for obtaining additional social and economic effects. Conclusions: Three main components (social, psychological and preventive, involving not only children but also parents, teachers, psychologists, charitable and volunteer organizations) in the concept of "adaptively inclusive cynology" are developed based on the concept developed by the authors; will not only increase the level of adaptive abilities of children with disabilities, but will also ensure their successful reintegration, initially to the public, and as they grow older and in economic interaction.