An Overview Of Self-Reliance and Self-Development In Children With Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract

Abstract

Children with intellectual disabilities have limitations in performing self-care activities independently, such as bathing, dressing, and using the toilet. Although training has been implemented at SLB Negeri Pati, most children still show a high level of dependence on others. To describe the level of self-care independence among children with intellectual disabilities at SDLB Negeri Pati. This study used a descriptive quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. A total of 61 respondents were selected from 72 students using simple random sampling. The instrument consisted of a 15-item questionnaire on a 4-point Likert scale (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.924). Data were analyzed using univariate analysis. The findings showed that 34.4% of the children were independent, 52.5% were less independent, and 13.1% were not independent. Higher independence was observed in children with mild intellectual disabilities, aged ≥10 years, in upper grades, and with parents aged ≥40 years. Most children with intellectual disabilities at SDLB Negeri Pati were still less independent and require continuous self-care training both at school and at home.