SOCIETY

The results are positive for all participants. So far, 17 children on the spectrum, 15 members of therapeutic programs and more than 60 typical athletes of all ages are involved in inclusive workouts and races supporting the efforts of vulnerable groups. positive are the results for families of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, members of therapeutic programs and standard athletes practise vulnerable groups. 

Improvement of qualitative and quantitative indicators was observed after the implementation of the program. The indicator of participation of persons with developmental disabilities increased from 1.5 (incl participation with full support) to 4.5 (autonomous participation) in the process of performing the techniques and positive interaction with the athletes just after 26 lessons for 10 months. In the competition context, people with developmental disorders after the end of their training performed the techniques without the support of the educational material, which was made specifically for their training and without the support of their teachers, in front of a large crowd in the stands.

The participation of individuals from vulnerable groups in the Inclusive Judo Basic Techniques Training Program contributed significantly to the improvement of children's psychomotor and psychosocial skills. The children on the autism spectrum who participated learned to follow the principles of Judo teaching developed positive interactions with their teachers and, ultimately, with their fellow athletes. To the positive surprise of all those present on the field, they also acquired the skills to participate in matches in which they coped. Parents point out positive changes in the daily life of children, regarding the sequence of rules and the interactions in the family and wider social context. These positive changes, in fact, as the parents note, were recognized by the wider family and social environment of the children and contributed to the improvement of their self-image and self-worth. The participation of the children in such a demanding sport, the white uniform, judogi, the applause they learned to gain from their active participation in the games, helped them to gain their place in the family and the social environment.

The program's positive effect is on the therapeutic course of the members of the treatment programs and their reintegration, as, as they note, they feel important next to the children and their families and are mobilized when they feel that they can help them learn the techniques of Judo. Feelings of solidarity develop between members and strong bonds between participants fighting for themselves and their fellow human beings.