Services for Children with Special Need at SLB Melati Ceria Palangka Raya

Abstract

Deaf is a disorder whose hearing is not functioning so it requires special education services. Deafness is divided into two categories, namely deaf and hard of hearing. The purpose of this study was to describe: profiles of deaf children at SLB Melati Ceria Palangka Raya and learning services for deaf children at SLB Melati Ceria Palangka Raya. This research uses a qualitative case study method. Primary data sources are one class teacher and one deaf child. The secondary data sources are parents, documents in the form of child contact books, assessments from psychologists and schools, as well as photos and learning service activities for deaf children. The data obtained from observations, interviews and documents regarding learning services for deaf children at SLB Melati Ceria Palangka Raya. So, the results of the study show: 1) Profiles of deaf children in SLB Melati Ceria Palangka Raya include: characteristics of deaf children, characteristics of deaf children, types of deaf children. 2) Learning services for deaf children at SLB Melati Ceria Palangka Raya, namely: behavioral therapy services and individual class services.