TFL Vsebine / Revija Javna uprava

Kurikulum za vrtce je nacionalni dokument, ki je strokovna podlaga za delo v (javnih) vrtcih. Njegov cilj je večje upoštevanje človekovih in otrokovih pravic, različnosti in drugačnosti otrok. V javni vrtec so vključeni tudi predšolski otroci s posebnimi potrebami. Ti otroci so vključeni v oddelke vrtca, v katerih se izvaja prilagojen program, ali pa so integrirani v redne oddelke z dodatno strokov- no pomočjo. V Vrtcu Vodmat imajo dva oddelka, v katerih se izvaja prilagojeni program za otroke s posebnimi potrebami. V prvem so otroci z motnjami avtističnega spektra, v drugem pa otroci z drugimi razvojnimi primanjkljaji. V vrtcu so iskali aktivnosti za podporo otrokom in tudi strokovnim delavcem v razvojnih oddelkih, predvsem aktivnosti za krepitev motivacije za pričakovano vedenje, spodbujanje učenja veščin komunikacije in socialne interakcije. V šolskem letu 2023/2024 so v vrtcu skupaj z Lions klubom Omnia Ljubljana oblikovali prvi projekt za otroke oddelkov, v katerih se izvaja prilagojeni program. V okviru programa so izvedli deset srečanj prilagajanja na vodo po metodi Halliwick v bazenu Fakultete za šport v Ljubljani in deset obiskov hipoterapije na ranču Orle. Rezultati so izjemni.

The kindergarten curriculum is a national framework that guides practice in (public) kindergartens. It aims to enhance the focus on human and children’s rights, recognising the diversity and varying needs of children. Preschool children with special needs are welcomed into public kindergartens, where they either join customised programmes within specific sections or are integrated into mainstream classes with additional professional support. At Vodmat Kindergarten, two specialised departments cater to these needs. The first serves children with autism spectrum disorders, and the second accommodates children with other developmental challenges. In seeking to support these children and their educators, particularly in fostering motivation for desired behaviours, enhancing communication skills, and promoting social interaction, Vodmat Kindergarten, in collaboration with the Lions Club of Omnia Ljubljana, launched a pioneering project for the 2023/2024 school year. This initiative included ten sessions of the Halliwick method of water adaptation at the Faculty of Sports pool in Ljubljana and ten hippotherapy sessions at Orle Ranch. The outcomes have been exceptionally positive.

Adaptation to Water and Hippotherapy for Preschool Children with Special Needs: The Beauty of a Smile in Kindergarten