The Importance of Psychological Support for Families with Children with Special Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The Covid 19 pandemic has caused changes in the functioning of all people, including children with special needs and their families. Research shows that the changes experienced by individuals and families can result in mental health problems and dysfunctional adaptation to the stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic. For these reasons, the psychological support is important to help families cope with the challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic, to improve their mental health, and strengthen their individual and family resilience. Psychological support aims to help families adapt to the challenges they face and achieve a higher degree of functionality on a personal, partner, parent, family and social level.