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This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge and skills of Aisyiyah Kindergarten teachers in developing their potential and professional competence related to the implementation of inclusive education. Inclusive education requires teachers to have a sufficient understanding of the characteristics of children with special needs (ABK) and the ability to manage diverse students in the classroom. This activity was implemented in the form of systematically designed and applicable workshops and seminars. The training materials covered four main components: recognizing the characteristics of children with special needs, the concepts and principles of inclusive education, curriculum accommodations and assessments in inclusive classrooms, and techniques for identifying and evaluating learning for children with special needs. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in teachers' understanding and skills in managing inclusive classrooms, particularly in developing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) tailored to the needs of the children. Teachers also became more confident in implementing adaptive and responsive learning strategies to the diversity of students. However, the sustainability of the program still faces several challenges, including limited supporting resources and minimal parental involvement and support. Therefore, ongoing synergy between schools, parents, and other stakeholders is needed to support the optimal implementation of inclusive education.

This community service project aims to enhance the fine motor skills of children with special needs (CWSN) at SLB C YPALB Perwari Kuningan through a beading-based art therapy approach. The program was conducted using a participatory and enjoyable educational method. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through direct observation, informal interviews, and documentation of students' creative outputs. The results showed a significant improvement in hand-eye coordination, concentration, and perseverance among the participants. Children with intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, autism, and Down syndrome successfully created rings and bracelets, both independently and with guidance. This activity not only contributed to fine motor development but also enhanced social interaction and self-expression. With its inclusive and adaptive approach, beading as a form of art therapy proved effective in supporting the learning process and holistic development of children with special needs in special education settings.

This community service project aims to enhance the fine motor skills of children with special needs (CWSN) at SLB C YPALB Perwari Kuningan through a beading-based art therapy approach. The program was conducted using a participatory and enjoyable educational method. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through direct observation, informal interviews, and documentation of students' creative outputs. The results showed a significant improvement in hand-eye coordination, concentration, and perseverance among the participants. Children with intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, autism, and Down syndrome successfully created rings and bracelets, both independently and with guidance. This activity not only contributed to fine motor development but also enhanced social interaction and self-expression. With its inclusive and adaptive approach, beading as a form of art therapy proved effective in supporting the learning process and holistic development of children with special needs in special education settings.

This research aims to describe the problems of children with special needs (autism) studying at the Keleyan Bangkalan State Special School. Autism is a type of child with special needs (ABK). The type of research used in this study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. In this research, data was obtained by researchers by conducting interviews, observation, and documentation. The research subjects were children with special needs (autism) at the Keleyan Bangkalan State Special School. The results of the research show that the problems of children with special needs (autism) in studying at the Keleyan Bangkalan State Special School include difficulties in communicating, limited social interaction, behavioral problems, and difficulty concentrating and paying attention. The solution provided to overcome this problem is that the teacher takes an in-depth and structured approach. The teacher creates a friendly learning environment, minimizes environmental stimuli that disturb students, and uses teaching techniques that are adapted to the needs of autistic children.    

This research was conducted at SLB Negeri Keleyan which aims to find out how to provide educational services for children with visual impairments. This type of research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and uses data collection techniques including observation, interviews and documentation. SLB Negeri Keleyan provides various methods to provide the best services for children with special needs, especially for those with visual impairments. One commonly used method is through audio or voice, which helps improve a child's vocabulary. In addition, the curriculum at SLB is not differentiated from public schools, so all subjects are applied as a whole. In learning, teachers use tools such as braille learning media, counting boards and abacus. For object recognition, children are given the opportunity to touch the object they want to be introduced. If the object cannot be touched, the teacher uses words.  

Keleyan Bangkalan State SLB is a formal educational institution that provides services for children with special needs, one of which is the deaf. Keleyan State SLB provides extracurricular dance learning activities as one of the mandatory lessons. This research aims to (1) describe the implementation of extracurricular dance learning for deaf students at Keleyan State Special School, (2) describe the impact of implementing extracurricular dance learning for deaf students at Keleyan State Special School. This type of research uses qualitative in the form of descriptive. Data collection methods use observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques used in this research are collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research indicate that extracurricular dance learning activities for deaf students at Keleyan State Special School use the total method and counting techniques. In the learning process, these methods and techniques can make it easier for each student to communicate according to their respective abilities without pressure from anyone and are able to easily memorize movements through counting. Extracurricular dance learning has a positive impact in increasing the confidence of deaf students. Having a sense of self-confidence in deaf students will make them aware that deficiencies are not always an obstacle in life, deficiencies can also look special, and help deaf students blend in without feeling inferior. Dancing can also be an illustration of harmony, creativity, beauty and sensitivity to the environment.    

This community service was carried out by the SLB Global School teacher Jalan H. Agus Salim, Alue Berawa Village, Langsa District, Langsa City.  The problem faced is that learning methods for students with special needs are not yet optimal.  The aim of the research is to optimize the ability of special education teachers to use learning methods for students with special needs. The method used is descriptive with accompanying presentation, discussion and training techniques for participants regarding the importance of learning methods for students with special needs. The results of this research are that teachers can optimize learning methods for students with special needs who are hearing impaired. So that it can foster differentiated, fun and meaningful learning for children with special needs.

The behavioral and emotional development of hyperactive children causes children to experience problems concentrating in learning, because the disorders they experience cannot be controlled properly. Therefore, children experience difficulties when learning takes place and this has an impact on social relationships which influence their behavior when interacting with other people or their peers. So the researcher raised the problem in his research, namely the behavioral and emotional development of hyperactive children with special needs who experienced concentration problems in learning at the Raudhatul Athfal Al-Hidayah school. This research aims to determine developmental aspects of children's behavior and emotions as well as indicators related to hyperactivity and disturbances in concentration. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research method by collecting data through a process of observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research show that the behavioral and emotional development of hyperactive children is all excessive behavior and actions seen when children express their emotions when they are happy, sad, angry, disappointed, anxious and afraid. Children's emotional development impacts children's behavior, such as being aggressive, running around, shouting, being rude, talking a lot, being nosy and endangering people around them. This can happen because there are many factors that underlie a child becoming a hyperactive child, namely genetics, slow development of the child's brain, parenting patterns, emotional intelligence and the influence of the surrounding environment.

The aim of this research is to find out what media can improve the thinking abilities of slow learner ABK students. The method used in this research design is a literature review study. Literature study is a form of research used to collect data sources related to a topic found in the field. Data collection for literature studies was carried out using the Google Scholar search tool. The screening results matched the required data, there were 7 national journal articles based on the articles found and analyzed. The results of this research are the discovery of media that are suitable and can support the success of slow learner ABK students in improving their thinking abilities, namely bussy box media, stamp game media, and puzzles.

The aim of this research is to determine the importance of appropriate facilities for children with special needs. The method used in this research is a literature review study or literature review. Literature study is a research design used to collect data sources related to a topic found in the field. Data collection for literature studies was carried out using the Google Scholar search tool. The appropriate and required screening results contained 3 National Journal articles based on the articles found and analyzed. The results of this research are. Educational facilities are all equipment, materials and furniture that are directly used in the educational process at school.In inclusive schools, schools must provide pedagogues who know and understand the education of children with special needs, educational teaching aids for children with special needs, and special spaces needed for children with special needs. To date, the Department of Education has not issued guidelines regarding standard room facilities for inclusive schools, but only has standard room facilities for public schools such as: study rooms, furniture rooms, landscaping rooms, learning equipment, decoration and classrooms and soon.

Inclusive education is a process of responding to the diverse needs of all students. Various efforts can be made through changes and modifications in content, approaches, structures and strategies that can accommodate the needs of all students according to their age group. Implementing inclusive education requires schools to make adjustments in terms of curriculum, educational infrastructure and learning systems that are tailored to the individual needs of students, including assessing learning outcomes and determining grade promotion. The diversity of characteristics of students in inclusive schools certainly opens up opportunities for a very varied learning outcomes assessment system in determining grade promotion. The assessment system for learning outcomes for children with special needs has so far been the same as for other students. The assessment system commonly used in determining grade promotion for students in inclusive schools is based on the achievement of mental skills.

The aim of this research is to analyze disorders, confounding factors, approaches to dealing with them and educational service models for children with emotional and behavioral disorders. This research was motivated by various cases related to the low level of education of children with special needs, many of whom even experienced discriminatory treatment. The research method used is descriptive with data collection techniques in the form of a literature review of references relating to the various symptoms observed. The collected data was analyzed descriptively and qualitatively so that differences in the characteristics and models of educational services provided to children with special needs and emotional and behavioral disorders were visible. The research results show that children with emotional and behavioral disorders show characteristics such as intelligence and learning ability, social and emotional traits, as well as immature and withdrawn behavior. Models of educational services for children who experience emotional and behavioral disorders can be grouped into three, namely. differentiated education services, integrated/integrated education services, and inclusive education using individual and group approaches.

Inclusive Education is one of the government's programs to realize justice in education. Inclusive education is a form of realizing equal distribution of education without discrimination, both children with special needs and normal children can receive the same education. This research method uses literature studies sourced from books, journals and others. The aim of this research is to find out the challenges faced, among others. ; lack of skills and attitudes of teachers in dealing with special needs children, limited facilities and infrastructure as well as low awareness of parents and the community regarding the rights of children with special needs.  

The aim of this research is to determine the theoretical model of curriculum for children with special needs.  This type of research is qualitative in nature with data collection mainly through books and journals as data sources.  The data analysis technique is to use data triangulation.  The research objects are books and journals about children with special needs.  The research results concluded that the theoretical model in adapting the curriculum for children with special needs is quite good because the teaching models used are the regular education model, the open education/natural school model, as well as the home education service model in inclusive education.

The aim of this research is to find out about teachers' aspirations for ABK. The method used in this research is a literature review or literature review. Literature study is a research design used to collect data sources related to a topic found in the field. Data collection for the literature study was carried out using the Google Scholar search tool. The screening results were appropriate and needed, there were 3 National Journal articles based on the articles found and analyzed. The results of this research found that teachers are so important for ABK that they hope to be able to help them develop their potential despite the shortcomings they experience. Teachers' aspirations for children with special needs with low school interest are the key to educational success, with the right support, appropriate training, and close collaboration between all parties involved better inclusive education can be realized, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to learn and develop appropriately. its potential.

Collaboration between parents and schools plays a very important role in supporting children with special needs in their educational process. This article explores the importance of effective collaboration between parents and educators in a joint effort to understand, plan, and provide appropriate support for children with special needs. This article uses survey and interview research methods at SD N 23/VI Rantau Panjang I. Based on the results of the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the importance of cooperation between parents and schools in supporting children with special needs. The form of cooperation between educational institutions and parents in recognizing the character of early childhood children with special needs is by 1). Carrying out early detection of students, 2). Carrying out parent meeting classes, 3). Carrying out parent consultation days, 4). Collaborating with psychologists/therapists if necessary.

The aim of preparing this article is to analyze inclusion and an inclusive, learning-friendly environment in public schools. The research used interview and direct observation methods at SDN 196/II Taman Agung and SDN 224/II Sijau. Inclusion is a form of equality and a form of realizing education without discrimination where children with special needs and children in general can receive the same education. Meanwhile, an inclusive environment that is friendly to learning can be interpreted as involving all students without exception.

The aim of this community service is to help children's psychomotor development to control body movements through coordinated activities between the central nerve and muscles through games, hone children's abilities through coloring sketches, and provide reinforcement and motivation for children with special needs so that children do not inferior and able to compete in the world of education like other children. This activity was carried out at SLB Negeri Ende. The methods used in this service activity are game methods, socialization approaches and lectures. The results of the activity show that children are more enthusiastic about learning, because the material provided is material that is combined with games, so that lessons are more fun for children and not boring. The conclusion of this service is that the community service activities carried out are expected to improve the concentration and learning abilities of children with special needs at SLB. Negeri Ende

This research discusses educational facilities for children with special needs. Children with special needs are a group that requires special attention in education. They have different needs in accessing and participating in the learning process. In this article, we explore the importance of adequate educational facilities for children with special needs. Important aspects of such facilities include an adapted physical environment, technological support, the role of teachers and educational staff, as well as the benefits that children with special needs obtain from good educational facilities. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative research method where data collection is carried out by searching for articles from electronic journals, namely Google Scholar (Scholar), which can strengthen the results of the analysis. The data analysis technique in this research includes three stages, namely organize, synthesize and identify. The research results show that facilities for children with special needs have their own functions. Each facility provides its own benefits for children's growth and development. In this way, children with special needs receive maximum service.

This article aims to find out learning-friendly aspects for children with special needs at Bungo Regency Elementary Schools. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method. Data collection techniques include: observation and interviews. The research subjects or informants were the school principal and class teacher/homeroom teacher. The results of the research show that: (1) in this case the principal as the highest decision holder in an institution greatly influences the sustainability of children with special needs who wish to attend Normal School. (2) There are many problematic factors that exist regarding the implementation of a learning-friendly environment in the 3 elementary schools discussed in this article. However, the most basic and very influencing factor is the problem of the school not having special counselors for children with special needs but they accept children with special needs at the school. (3) The efforts made by the school to overcome the problems faced are that the school must first find a teacher who can specifically guide children with special needs so that these children can catch up with other normal children.