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The article examines the socio-educational barriers and facilitators faced by families of children with cochlear implants (CI) in Andalucía (a region in southern Spain). Through a qualitative approach based on surveys and interviews, three main categories of limitations are identified: access to and quality of services, parental stress related to caregiving and communication, and socioeconomic and individual factors. Among the facilitators, financial support, family-professional collaboration, and inclusive practices in educational settings are highlighted. The findings underscore challenges such as the lack of coordination between medical and educational services, the need for teacher training, and the emotional and financial impact on families. Conversely, effective strategies such as family support networks, specialized hospital coordinators, and inclusive educational practices are emphasized. The study concludes that improving access to comprehensive services and fostering collaboration between educational and healthcare agents is essential to promote inclusive education and the well-being of families and children with CI. This work advocates for a critical and participatory perspective in the development of inclusive policies.
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Oral Language;
Educational Development;
Well Being;
Primary Education;
Parent Participation;
Influence of Technology;
Educational Methods;
Teaching Methods;
Family Role;
Parent Responsibility;
Academic Accommodations (Disabilities);
Interviews;
Assistive Technology;
Language Acquisition;
Parent Background;
Rehabilitation;
Communication Skills;
Interpersonal Relationship;
Health Insurance;
Educational Objectives;
Child Development;
Child Rearing;
Individual Development;
Educational Strategies
; Ruiz-Ariza, Deseada 2 ; Mañas-Olmo, Moisés 1 ; Alix-González, Carolina 1
1 Departamento de Didáctica y Organización Escolar, Faculty of Education, Campus Teatinos, Universidad de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain;
2 Universidad de Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain;