Key points of special education discussed at the 'Self-Regulation and Autism' event

An event titled “Self-Regulation and Autism” was organized by Üsküdar University Vocational School of Health Services (SHMYO). Within the scope of the event, it was emphasized that families being aware is of great importance in the special education process. It was also highlighted that every individual is a candidate for disability. 

The event, held at Çarşı Campus Emirnebi Conference Hall, was moderated by Lecturer Gönül Kil Tetik from the Disability Care and Rehabilitation Program of the Vocational School of Health Services (SHMYO).

Special Education Teacher Merve Kırçıl, a guest on the program, provided information about self-regulation and autism. 

Lecturer Gönül Kil Tetik: “We are all candidates for disability”

Lecturer Gönül Kil Tetik from the Disability Care and Rehabilitation Program of the Vocational School of Health Services (SHMYO), who delivered the opening speech of the program, stated: “Disability Week offers an important opportunity to understand the place of individuals with disabilities in society, to draw attention to the difficulties they face, and to produce solutions to these challenges. The main goal is to defend their rights and ensure steps are taken to make their lives easier. We must not forget that we are all candidates for disability.”

Merve Kırçıl: “First, we need to educate the family”

Special Education Teacher Merve Kırçıl emphasized the great importance of families being aware in the special education process. Kırçıl stated that the family must be a part of the education: “In my opinion, everyone’s approach in special education might be different, but the most crucial point is to educate the family first. Because I can only have a 40-minute session with the child. This is almost like a demo version. However, if we consider that the child spends the remaining 23 hours of the day with their family, everything I do goes to waste if the family does not continue this process. In the next session, I have to go back to the very beginning. In family education, 'denial' and 'grief' stages are experienced first. The family needs to complete these stages and approach me by saying, ‘What can I do?’ Therefore, to ensure the process progresses healthily, we must first raise the family's awareness.”

The event concluded with a group photo session after the presentation of certificates of appreciation.