An inclusive and multistakeholder approach to promote linguistic skills in children with special needs: the role of an online sharing platform

Abstract

Oral and written language is of most importance in the field of special education, since it improves mental capacities in a global way, being the sharing of materials and resources in this domain amongst professionals and families essential for the education/rehabilitation process of children/youth with special needs (SN). The website Compartilha1, an online sharing platform, has been conceived according to the importance given to the collaboration between all education agents on the definition and implementation of the educational project of children/youth with special needs (SN) and considering that the promotion of linguistic skills (stimulation of oral and written language) is crucial if we aim to operationalize an inclusive process. Compartilha2 encourages the sharing of knowledge and resources in order to decrease the gap of communication amongst the different agents working with SN. This website also intends to support the process of enabling and empowering professionals and families in the effective use of digital technologies in SN field, promoting the universal participation of all.