Journal Of Ratchasuda Institute for Research and Development of Persons With Disabilities

Violence Against Persons with Disabilities: Situation, Rights, and Protection Challenges of Children and Women with Disabilities

Nattakarn Noree — 2025-06-30

Violence against persons with disabilities represents a critical challenge that significantly affects their quality of life. Persons with disabilities—especially women and children—are at a higher risk of experiencing various forms of violence compared to those without disabilities. Such violence most frequently occurs within families or is perpetrated by individuals in caregiving or authoritative roles. Structural and attitudinal barriers, such as discrimination and a lack of knowledge about available services, often hinder persons with disabilities from accessing their rights and essential support systems. The consequences of violence can lead to both physical and psychological health issues, and in some cases, may result in the onset of new or aggravated impairments. The intersectionality of identities further intensifies individuals' vulnerability to violence. Efforts to address this issue remain fragmented and lack comprehensive integration. Existing studies are often outdated or inadequate in capturing the current complexity of the situation, and available data on violence against persons with disabilities is insufficient and underreported. This gap has contributed to a lack of effective, evidence-based interventions. The objective of this academic article is to examine the situation of violence against persons with disabilities, with a particular focus on women and children with disabilities, and to provide recommendations for their protection and prevention of violence. Key recommendations include the reforming relevant laws and policies, developing a national database on cases of violence against persons with disabilities, developing operational guidelines for protection services, training multi-disciplinary teams to respond effectively to cases, and promoting research focused on violence prevention and protection of persons with disabilities.

The Role of Teachers in Supporting Families of Children with Special Needs

Wananya Punyakitphokin — 2025-06-30

Supporting and assisting families of children with special needs is a crucial role for teachers, who are responsible for teaching and working collaboratively with these families to achieve the highest level of effectiveness. Families of children with special needs often have diverse requirements, including emotional support, access to equipment and materials, and individual information. When teachers can provide appropriate support, communicate with understanding, and encourage families, it will facilitate support planning that aligns with each child’s unique needs. This ultimately promotes children's ability to care for themselves, adapt to society, and develop in the long term. This article presents the teacher's role from multiple perspectives, including understanding family differences, using appropriate communication strategies, assessing family context, empowering families, and coordinating with various support services, emphasizing family participation, respect for diversity, and planning support appropriate to the context and specific needs of children, so that child development and care are effective and comprehensive in all perspectives. Therefore, teachers serve as valuators, planners, and coordinators to strengthen family cooperation, help families take care of and develop children with special needs to their full potential, and support them in terms of learning, daily life, and social adaptation effectively.

Development of a Mobile Application for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Board for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Communication Difficulties

Thitapa Thanawasumongkol — 2025-06-30

This study aims to develop a mobile application based Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) board to support the communication needs of children with cerebral palsy at a specialized school in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand. Guided by the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) Model, the application integrates multimedia elements including images, symbols, and audio to enhance communication efficiency and usability. Ten children with cerebral palsy and four experts participated in the study to evaluate real-world usability, using both the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST) and the System Usability Scale (SUS), alongside performance metrics. The application achieved a “moderately satisfied” user satisfaction level, with QUEST scores averaging 4.18 (out of 5) for equipment and 4.33 (out of 5) for services, and an SUS score of 80.5 (out of 100), indicating “good” usability. Performance assessments demonstrated low CPU usage (3.56%) and minimal power consumption (0.212 mAh), although memory usage (255 MB) may pose challenges for low-resource devices. Compared to traditional communication boards, the application offers portability and adaptability enhancement to user needs. This study underscores the potential of AAC technology to improve communication and quality of life for users, establishing a foundation for the future integration of advanced features such as artificial intelligence to expand usability across broader populations.

Usage of the Visual-Motor Integration Activity Package to Enhance Thai Alphabet Writing Abilities for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ploypim Puttapuan — 2025-06-30

The purpose of this pilot study was to examine 1) Thai alphabet hand-writing and 2) word-spacing abilities of a case study with autism spectrum disorder before and after applying the Visual-Motor Integration Activity Package (V-MIAP) in the learning process. A 6-year old male was selected for the case study using purposive selection. He has moderate autism spectrum disorder with poor visual perception and fundamental problems in hand-writing. The research instruments used included 1) a total of 8 Individualized Implementation Plans with 4 Visual-Motor Integration Activity Packages, 2) the Thai Alphabet Ability Assessment Form, 3) an Observation Form, and 4) the Reinforcement Assessment Form. The case study was taught the Thai alphabet hand-writing and word-spacing skills twice a week for 8 weeks (a total of 16 sessions). The data analysis processes were quantitative method, including percentage, frequency, and mode. The results of the research showed that there were significant increasing in the number of scores of the case study attained after receiving intervention using the V-MIAP in three key areas of the Thai alphabet hand writing ability (a) letter formation score increased from 63 to 82 points (22.60%), (b) letter alignment score rose from 51 to 68 points (24.30%), and (c) uniformity of letter size score went up from 57 to 77 points (23.81%). The score for Word-Spacing also increased from 13 to 21 points (33.33%). These findings suggest that V -MIAP effectively enhances handwriting and word-spacing skills in children with ASD.

Analysis of the Response Efficiency of Patient Fall Alert Belt via the LINE Application

Prasongsuk Songsree — 2025-06-30

This research aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a fall detection system for patients using walking aids, with notifications sent via the Line application. The system was designed to alert caregivers in real-time when a fall occurs, improving patient safety. A prototype of a walking aid equipped with a fall detection sensor and a GPS module was developed. The device was tested in a simulated home environment with multiple floors to assess the system's sensitivity and accuracy in detecting falls and locating the patient. The findings indicated that the system was capable of reliably detecting falls and sending timely notifications to caregivers via the Line application. The system's GPS function accurately determined the patient's location. The optimal detection range was found to be 3 meters. These results demonstrate the potential of this technology to enhance patient safety and provide peace of mind for caregivers. Future research should focus on expanding the testing environment to include real-world settings and exploring additional features such as integrating the system with other healthcare devices.