PEDAGOGICAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING SOCIAL AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS IN ADULTS WITH SPECIFIC MENTAL DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS

Abstract

The development of social and daily living skills is one of the central conditions for improving independence, community participation, self-determination, and quality of life among adults with intellectual and developmental support needs. This article examines the pedagogical opportunities for developing functional social and daily living skills in adults who require specific support due to characteristics of mental development. The study is based on theoretical analysis, comparative analysis, systematization, generalization, and pedagogical modeling of contemporary approaches to adult special education, adaptive functioning, person-centered planning, and community-based support. Social and daily living competence is interpreted as an integrated system that includes self-care, household management, communication, social interaction, community orientation, safe behavior, functional use of money, time management, decision-making, and participation in everyday activities.