Master thesis: Support to children and their families who do not attend kindergartens and pre-school classes. Author: Salomeja Trakseliene Aim: Analyse what educational support is provided to families who raise children who do not attend educational institutions The master thesis consists of two parts: theoretical and empirical. The literature of Lithuanian and foreign authors is analysed in the theoretical part as well as judicial questions are discussed which give idea as about special support to these children. Economic and social position of such families is explored. The results of the research are presented in the empirical part. Furthermore, the results are analysed and the conclusions are made. Families who have children with special needs and do not attend educational institutions are of similar social and economic position. A lot of parents have no occupation and are not willing their children to be educated. There are good conditions for children having special needs in Lithuania and abroad. Pedagogical and psychological centres are establised in all towns. It is useful that children with special needs receive the help as soon as possible. The laws of Educational and Sciense ministry commit that such children should receive pedagogical , psychological, social and medical help. Plenty of parents who took part in the survey declared that it is very difficult to get the necessary help. This factor is influenced by parents’ economic situation. However, they stated... [to full text]