Interpersonal Communication Patterns of Teachers and Students with Special Needs with Language in Forming Independence in Tegal City State Slb

Abstract

The Special School in Tegal City is a place for education for children with special needs and various types of disabilities. In this case, the researcher had a problem communicating with children with needs so that the children could develop and become independent children. Especially for children with special needs who are mentally retarded. Mental retardation is a term used to refer to children who have below-average intellectual abilities. For this reason, researchers want to know the interpersonal communication patterns of teachers with students with special needs who are mentally retarded and how to shape children's independence using social penetration theory. The research method uses a qualitative approach to know the communication patterns used
and how to shape the independence of mentally disabled children. The results of this research illustrate that teachers can apply interpersonal communication when carrying out teaching activities for children with special needs. Interpersonal communication patterns are very effective in helping children learn and can form deep closeness, affection, and emotion. For this reason, penetration theory is the correct theory to help children form their independence.