Family support networks and their contribution to the inclusion of children with disabilities: a systematic review
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family support networks, educational inclusion, disability, social support, systematic reviewAbstract
Family support networks are fundamental to the process of inclusion of children with disabilities. This study aims to analyze existing scientific evidence with regard to the contribution of family support networks to inclusion processes. The PRISMA guide was used and a search was carried out in the Scopus, Web of Science and SciELO databases. Behind the selection process, 16 empirical studies published between the years 2022 and 2025 were included in the analysis. The results evidenced that family support networks enhance family resilience and well-being, favoring collaborative work between family-school-professionals, and promoting participation and empowerment family in educational processes. The barriers were determined by the lack of availability of resources, the lack of interinstitutional coordination, and the existence of exclusionary practices. It is concluded by saying that to enhance support networks it is necessary to have inclusive and intersectoral public policies that guarantee opportune access to specialized support and encourage the active participation of families in the process.
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