| Summary: | Background: Mental retardation is a condition that requires special attention,
because children may experiencing limitations in functioning that interfere with
the normal adaptation to the environment. This is indicated by inadequate selfcare
behaviors, socialization with peers, communication and others. Social
support will increase the self care independence in mentally retarded children.
Objective: To analyze the relationship between social support in terms of the level
and satisfaction, with self-care independence in children with mental retardation
in SLB Negeri 1 Bantul.
Methods: Observational analytic study with cross sectional design, conducted in
February- April 2013 with the research subjects were 28 students selected in total
sampling. Screening used the Vineland Social Maturity Scale ( VSMS ).Data
retrieval collecion was done using Social Support Questionnaire and Guidelines
Obeservation for Self Care Independence . Data analysis using the Spearman
Rank .
Results: The level of social support as many as 75% of children with sufficient
levels of social support, 25% with a good level. Sources of social support as many
as 37.6% were from parents
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