PARALLEL SESSIONS
15.00–16.30
Conference Venue: Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy, P. Višinskio str. 25
1. Innovation and personalization in social services and assistance – I
1st session
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daiva Alifanovienė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ieva Bilbokaitė-Skiauterienė,
VU Šiauliai Academy
Room 604
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15.00–15.15 |
The Expression of Volunteers’ Values as a Criterion for Assessing their Suitability to Provide Assistance to Children from Socially Vulnerable Families Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ilona Klanienė, Aleksandra Zamrykit, Klaipėda University
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15.15–15.30 |
Modern Management Methods as a Tool for Personalizing Social Services Giedrė Silevičiūtė, Mykolas Romeris University
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15.30–15.45 |
The ‘Difficult Child’ Phenomenon in the Lithuanian Education System: Interaction Between Parents’ Emotional Experiences and Support Rasa Kašinskaitė, MB „Nepatogus vaikas“ centre; Evelina Darvidė, VU Šiauliai Academy, MB „Nepatogus vaikas“ centre
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15.45–16.00 |
An Analysis of Stressful Situations Faced by Families Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Darius Gerulaitis, Odeta Šapelytė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Albina Kepalaitė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daiva Alifanovienė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asta Vaitkevičienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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16.00–16.15 |
Social Integration and Public Health Challenges among Elderly Ukrainian Refugees in Lithuania: A Social Work Perspective Hengyu Wang, VU Šiauliai Academy
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16.15–16.30 |
Opportunities for Language Development: Integrating Traditional Methods and Technologies Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ieva Bilbokaitė-Skiauterienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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2. Innovation and personalization in social services and assistance – I
2nd session
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Edita Musneckienė, Danguolė Razmaitė, VU Šiauliai Academy
Room 609
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15.00–15.15 |
From Fragmented Services to Synergy: Collaborative Practices in the Prevention of Social Exclusion Rosita Veikalienė, Kristina Skėrienė, Šiauliai Sandoros Progymnasium
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15.15–15.30 |
Opportunities and Methods for Providing Social Assistance to Vulnerable Elderly and Disabled Individuals Admitted to Healthcare Institution Vaidutė Ringienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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15.30–15.45 |
Empowering Social Work Activities for Older Adults Promoting Self-Efficacy in the Context of Institutional Care Reform Samanta Petkevičiūtė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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15.45–16.00
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Effect of Anxiety on Working Memory of Foreign Language Learner Attiqa Sharif, VU Šiauliai Academy
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16.00–16.15 |
Youth Integration into the Labour Market from the Education System: Challenges, Opportunities, and Resilience (Based on the Results of the Research Project (No. S-MIP-24-27), Funded by the Research Council of Lithuania) Prof. Dr. Laima Okunevičiūtė Neverauskienė, Arūnas Pocius, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences
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16.15–16.30 |
Mentorship as a Pathway to Social Inclusion for Learners with Learning Disabilities Milda Rupeikytė, Alina Glybina, Šarūnė Baltikauskienė, Rita Banaitytė-Šikšnienė, Justė Bražienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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3. Inclusion and equality in education - I
3rd session
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Renata Geležinienė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristina Rūdytė, VU Šiauliai Academy
Room 302
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15.00–15.15 |
Partnership Between Family Home Staff and School Representatives to Ensure Equal Learning Opportunities for Learners Prof. Dr. Ilona Klanienė, Rasa Skališienė, Klaipėda University
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15.15–15.30 |
The All-Day School as an Inclusion-Friendly Ecosystem Prof. dr. Odeta Merfeldaitė, prof. dr. Asta Railienė, prof. dr. Valdonė Indrašienė, Assoc. Prof. dr. Daiva Penkauskienė, prof. dr. Jolanta Pivorienė, prof. dr. Violeta Jegelevičienė, prof. dr. Romas Prakapas, mgr. Šarūnas Gerulaitis, mgr. Raimonda Jarienė, Mykolas Romeris University
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15.30–15.45 |
Partnership Between Teachers and Teacher Assistants in the Context of Early Childhood Education Ramutė Adomavičė, Panevėžys State Higher Education Institution
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15.45–16.00
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Self-Assessment of Competencies of Teachers Working with Students with Visual Impairment Ugnė Žilytė, Vilnius University
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16.00–16.15 |
(Re)construction of Teachers’ Value Attitudes During the Retraining Studies: Reflection on Experiences in the Context of Inclusive Education Dr. Regina Karvelienė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristina Rūdytė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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4. Inclusion and equality in education - II
4th session
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irena Kaffemanienė, Dr. Simas Garbenis, VU ŠA
Room 303
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15.00–15.15 |
Learner Empowerment as a Basis for Social Well-Being: A Case Study of the ‘English Learning Adventure’ Tool Simona Žalytė-Linkuvienė, VU Šiauliai Academy, Gitana Karsokienė, Vilnius Antano Vienuolio Progymnasium
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15.15–15.30 |
Limitations of Teamwork in Ensuring the Inclusion of Children with Special Educational Needs Prof. Dr. Renata Bilbokaitė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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15.30–15.45 |
Engaging in Self-Assessment of the Learning Process: The Start of Autonomous Learning Dr. Asta Vaičiūnienė, Šiauliai Dainų Progymnasium, VU Šiauliai Academy
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15.45–16.00
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Communication characteristics of children on autism spectrum disorder Marija Hahne Seland, Assoc. prof. dr. Margarita Jurevičienė, Assoc. prof. dr. Irena Kaffemanienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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16.00–16.15 |
Challenges of Teacher Leadership in the Context of the Inclusion of Learners with Special Educational Needs Prof. Dr. Renata Bilbokaitė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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16.15–16.30 |
Developing Self-Confidence and Intrinsic Motivation Traits in Students with Special Educational Need Dr. Simas Garbenis, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irena Kaffemanienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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5. Inclusion and equality in education - III
5th session
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laima Tomėnienė, Dr. Skaistė Kovienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
Room 305
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15.00–15.15 |
The Relationship Between Communicative Gestures and Word Learning in Early Childhood Evelina Miknienė, Plungė Nursery–Kindergarten Vyturėlis
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15.15–15.30 |
Guidelines for Special Pedagogical Assistance in Educating a Learner with Specific Learning Disabilities Andželika Balaišytė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laima Tomėnienė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irena Kaffemanienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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15.30–15.45 |
Possibilities for Providing Special Pedagogical Assistance in Educating a Learner with Complex Disabilities Ligita Narutavičienė, Aleksandra Gromadska, Diana Jurkuvėnienė, Ramunė Kairienė, Laura Vaznienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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15.45–16.00
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Features of Collaboration Between Teachers and Educational Assistance Specialists in the Context of Inclusive Education Jurgita Šidlauskienė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laima Tomėnienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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16.00–16.15 |
Integrating HEART and TeamUp Programs into Lessons: Strengthening Emotional Resilience Through Universal Design for Learning Rosita Veikalienė, Rasa Smagurauskienė, Šiauliai Sandoros Progymnasium
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16.15–16.30 |
Teachers’ Experiences Collaborating with Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs Dr. Skaistė Kovienė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laima Tomėnienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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6. System of assistance to specialists
6th session
Moderators: Prof. Dr. Liuda Radzevičienė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asta Vaitkevičienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
Room 113
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15.00–15.15 |
Preventing Teacher Victimization in Educational Institutions: A Legal and Regulatory Perspective Assoc. Dr. Justinas Sadauskas, Prof. Dr. Aistė Diržytė, Dr. Marina Gušauskienė, Prof. Dr. Valdonė Indrašienė, Prof. Dr. Violeta Jegelevičienė, Prof. Dr. Odeta Merfeldaitė, dokt. Rugilė Bitinaitė - Motiejūnienė, Assoc. Dr. Daiva Penkauskienė, Prof. Dr. Jolanta Pivorienė, Prof. Dr. Romas Prakapas, Prof. Dr. Asta Railienė, Mykolas Romeris University
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15.15–15.30 |
Who Cares for Those Who Care for Others? Perspectives on Building Resilience in Social Organizations Jolita Gečienė, Mykolas Romeris University, Association of Directors of Municipal Social Care Institutions, Anykščiai Social Care Home
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15.30–15.45 |
Opportunities for Integrating Philosophy and Mindfulness Psychology in Teaching Social Work Professional Ethics Assoc. Prof. Dr. Edita Budrytė, Utena Higher Education Institution
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15.45–16.00
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The Significance of Developing Spiritual Competence in the Context of Socio-Cultural Challenges Dr. Vilma Šliužaitė, Vytautas Magnus University
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16.00–16.15 |
Ethical Values of Social Workers in Accordance with the Code of Ethics for Social Workers of the Republic of Lithuania Irmantė Orlaitė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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16.15–16.30 |
The Relationship Between Stress Experienced and Psychosocial Well-Being of University Lecturers Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daiva Alifanovienė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asta Vaitkevičienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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ONLINE POSTER PRESENTATIONS
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Novel Adaptive Coping Strategies for Adults with ADHD: Pilot Study Aashraya Mestha, VU Siauliai Academy, Lithuania.
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Dina Bethere, Inese Tīģere, Airisa Šteinberga, Santa Meļķe, Undīne Gavriļenko, Aleksandrs Okss, Aleksejs Kataševs, Aleksandrs Vališevskis, Riga Technical Unversity, Liepaja Academy, Latvia.
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Elderly Care and Social Work: Addressing the Needs of Nigeria’s Aging Population Adurapemi Rhoda Adekunle, VU Siauliai Academy, Lithuania.
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Study on Intergenerational Socio-Cultural Behavior Prof. Ph.D. Ion Albulescu, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Mirela Albulescu, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Denisa Manea, Prof. Ph.D. Stan Cristian, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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Ph.D. Daniel Andronache, Ph.D. Mirona Stanescu, Ph.D. Anselm Bohmer, Ph.D. candidate Illie Isso, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Ludwigsburg University of Education, Germany.
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Danguolė Razmaitė, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Lauras Grajauskas, Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy, Lithuania.
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Prof. Ph.D. Iryna Talanchuk, Ph.D. Liudmyla Tanska, Open International University of Human Development “Ukraine”, Ukraine.
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The Future of the Welfare State and Social Welfare in Turkey in the Context of Welfare Typologies Nurten Ebru Özdemir, Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi (Turkey)
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Social Support in Teachers' Experiences Assoc Prof. Ph.D. Anna Mróz, University of National Education Commision, Krakow (Poland)
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Contentment with Work and Risk of Professional Burnout Among University Staff Assoc Prof. Ph.D., Joanna M. Łukasik, University of Agriculture in Krakow (Poland)
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The Challenges of Changes and Career Planning: Insights from Planned Happenstance Learning Theory Assoc Prof. Ph.D. Katarzyna Jagielska, University of the National Education Commission, Krakow (Poland)
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Human Trafficking as a Social Problem in Latvia: Experiences and Challenges Sanita Kalnišķe, Ērika Gintere, Riga Technical Unversity, Liepaja Academy (Latvia)
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The Role of the Supplementary Pension System in Universal Law in Turkey Ph.D. Gülnihal Tuncel, Kocaeli University (Turkey)
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Recommendations for the Effective Implementation of the Deinstitutionalization Process and the Development of Social Services in Social Welfare Homes in Poland Assoc Prof. Ph.D.Ewelina Zdebska, National Education Commission in Krakow (Poland)
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Kamaldeen Rufai, VU Siauliai Academy, Lithuania
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Conceptualizing Social Support for Families Raising a Child with a Disability Olatunji Ibrahim Yeqeen, VU Siauliai Academy, Lithuania.
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Models of Social Protection in European Countries and the USA Assoc Prof. Ph.D. Maksym Yavorskyi, Open International University of Human Development “Ukraine”, Ukraine.
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Prevention and Correction of PTSD in Adults Using Art Therapy Assoc Prof. Ph.D. Olena Fedorova, Open International University of Human Development “Ukraine”, Ukraine.
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Skorenko Larisa, Open International University of Human Development “Ukraine”, Ukraine.
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Innovation and Personalization in Social Services and Assistance
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An Analysis of Informal Care for Older Adults in Nursing Homes within the Context of a Conservative Social Welfare Policy Model Aristida Čepienė, Lina Garnienė, Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution
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Opportunities for Integrating Persons with Disabilities into the Labour Market: Challenges and Directions for Development Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dalia Kačinaitė-Vrubliauskienė, Vilnius Higher Education Institution
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The Role of the Social Worker in Strengthening the Participation of Persons with Disabilities in the Labour Market Rita Virbalienė, Janina Čižikienė, Vilnius Higher Education Institution
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The Role of Leadership in Implementing Social Innovations in the Social Services Sector Janina Čižikienė, Vilnius Higher Education Institution, Kaunas University of Technology
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Adaptation of Children Placed with Emergency Foster Carers in the Context of Social Well-Being Laima Milkintaitė, Ugnė Vrubliauskaitė, Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution
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The Expression of Empowerment Principles in Social Work with Persons with Disabilities Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sandra Pupinienė, Jovita Cedronaitė-Šventickė, Aistė Urlakė, Pakruojis Non-Stationary Social Services Centre
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Mental Wellness and the Role of Social Supporter: The Experiences of the Elderly Khaleda Afrin Sathi, VU Šiauliai Academy
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Subjective Assessments of the Social Activity of Persons with Disabilities Dovilė Žygaitė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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Volunteering at Art (Music) School Events: Opportunities for Developing Additional Competencies Indrė Tautkutė-Stankuvienė, Kaunas Mikas Petrauskas School of Stage Arts, Kaunas University of Technology
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The Experience of Parents Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Social Work Aspect Kwadwo Kwarteng Ampofo, VU Šiauliai Academy
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Elderly Care and Social Work – Addressing the Needs of Nigeria's Aging Population Adurapemi Rhoda Adekunle, VU Šiaulių akademija
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GenPlanGo: Personalized Service Planning Using Artificial Intelligence Modestas Bastys, VšĮ „Nacionalinis socialinės integracijos institutas” Elderly Persons’ Organization
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Possibilities for Integrating Persons with Disabilities into the Labour Market: Challenges and Development Directions Dalia Kačinaitė-Vrubliauskienė, Jūratė Makauskienė, Vilnius Higher Education Institution
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Peculiarities of Digital Technologies in Social Work Lijana Simsonienė, Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution
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Telerehabilitation as a Means of Enhancing Social Well-Being: Effects on Hand Function and Quality of Life in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Indrė Skirmantaitė, Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution
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Manifestation of the ‘Glass Ceiling’ Phenomenon in the Public Sector Inga Jankauskaitė-Ališauskė, Prof. Dr. Remigijus Bubnys, Kaunas University of Technology
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Inclusion and Equality in Education
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Diversity and Inclusion through Co-Creation in Higher Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lina Garšvė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neringa Povilaitienė, Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution
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Empowering Education: Assistance for Learners with Specific Learning Disabilities Rolanda Velykytė, Rita Buivydienė, Orinta Pileckaitė, Gabija Takuševičiūtė, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laima Tomėnienė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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Providing Assistance to Learners with Special Educational Needs: From the Diversity of Disabilities to Targeted Educational Assistance Aurelija Juozapaitienė, Loreta Augulienė, Šiauliai Dainų Progymnasium
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Long-Term Changes in Psychomotor Reactions and Social Skills Among 4–5 and 5–6-Year-Old Children over one Year while Implementing the ‘Animal Fun’ Program Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaida Aleknavičiūtė-Ablonskė, Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS
System of Assistance to Specialists
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Family – Specialists – Child: Frameworks for Interdisciplinary Partnership in the Context of Speech Disorders Julija Petniūnaitė-Mažionė, Dr. Rita Kantanavičiūtė-Petružė, VU Šiauliai Academy
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The Importance of Developing Spiritual Competence in the Context of Socio-cultural Challenges Dr. Vilma Šliužaitė, Vytautas Magnus University
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Emotional Resilience of Socialization Centre Staff: From Risk of Burnout to Professional Well-Being Vaida Misevičienė, Indrė Valančienė, Gruzdžiai Child Socialization Centre
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