Inclusion, health and family: An interdisciplinary approach to supporting children with developmental disabilities

Abstract

This study examined regulatory and institutional barriers to inclusive education and rehabilitation services for children with special educational needs in the Kyrgyz Republic. By triangulating regulatory content analysis, comparative institutional reviews, and Family Environment Scale data, the research identified critical gaps in service delivery. Findings indicate that significant regional disparities exist, with private metropolitan facilities outperforming rural public centers in resource availability. Specifically, 42% of parents reported difficulties due to specialist shortages, while 29% cited financial constraints and lack of adapted infrastructure as primary obstacles. Conversely, an individualised approach (47%) and family support (33%) emerged as key resources for successful adaptation. The results suggest that achieving equitable access requires updated policies fostering inter-agency cooperation, the expansion of human resources, and improved infrastructure to mitigate current legislative and operational fragmentation.