EARLY CARE / INTERVENTION: START OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INCLUSION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Abstract

In the first few years of life, young children obtain social and emotional skills, such as controlling emotions, sharing with others and following instructions. These skills lay the foundation for developing literacy, numeracy and other cognitive abilities that are vital for success in school and life. All this highlights the importance of early care within the frame of social model for children with disabilities. This article provides theoretical information about the concept of the social model of early care in the Czech Republic. It aims to expand the theoretical base of these issues and justify the topicality and importance of early care in its extensive reference field. Besides, it intends to emphasize its practical impact.Methodologically, at the theoretical level, the design of this article is based on the analysis and comparison of scholarly literature, legislative documents, methodological materials, and other relevant written sources.