Resilience and Adaptation in Families with Special Needs Children

Abstract

This dissertation explores the challenges faced by Algerian families raising children with special needs and investigates how technology can be leveraged to empower them. The research have two chapters, one theoretical and the other practical. The first chapter establishes a foundation by defining special needs and exploring various types. and emphasizes the critical role of family dynamics in a child's development with special needs. The chapter two presents a field study that utilizes qualitative and quantitative analysis, The findings reveal significant obstacles these families encounter, including disruptions to their daily routines and a critical need for readily accessible support services and resources. A key result is the resounding interest expressed by families in a platform that offers resources and activities specifically tailored to the needs of children with special needs. To address this